Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Machu Picchu in April
Little changes in Machu Picchu from March: highs stay near 67°F (20°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), and about 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain falls.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 88/100 (6th of 12).
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 1.6 in (41 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs near 67°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 52°F (11°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.6 in (41 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is one of Machu Picchu's best months on the climate data.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 1.6 in (41 mm) after 3.9 in (100 mm) in March.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – September.
- Comfort improves from 76/100 in March to 88/100.
- Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 52°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Machu Picchu in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Machu Picchu Mountain
Longer, less exposed climb than Huayna Picchu with wide views of the citadel and valley.
Why now April scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Huayna Picchu
Steep stone-step climb to the peak behind the classic view, with ruins at the top.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 1.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Indio Feliz
Long-running French-Peruvian bistro with set menus and a quirky, decorated dining room.
Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum
Museum near Puente Ruinas explaining Inca construction, with a botanical garden.
Inca Bridge
Short cliffside trail to a log bridge built into a sheer rock face.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in April
- Sacred Valley in April~33 mi · highs 62°F, 1.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cusco in April~46 mi · highs 60°F, 1.7 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,766 m to Machu Picchu's ~2,440 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Machu Picchu in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Machu Picchu?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain. Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Machu Picchu in April?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Machu Picchu in April?
Not much: about 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.8 in (732 mm).
What should I pack for Machu Picchu in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 52°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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