Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Sacred Valley in April
Little changes in Sacred Valley from March: highs stay near 62°F (17°C), lows near 44°F (7°C), and about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 83/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (44 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 62°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 44°F (7°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.7 in (44 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – October).
- Comfort improves from 73/100 in March to 83/100.
- Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 44°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Sacred Valley in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Moray
Concentric circular Inca terraces believed to have been an agricultural test site.
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park
Steep Inca terraces and Temple Hill above a town still laid out on its Inca grid.
Why now April scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
MIL Centro
Virgilio Martínez's restaurant beside Moray serving Andean ingredients in tasting menus.
El Albergue Restaurante
Farm-to-table restaurant on the Ollantaytambo train platform, with its own farm.
Pisac Market
Craft and produce market around Pisac's plaza, liveliest on Sundays.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 1.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in April
- Cusco in April~16 mi · highs 60°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in April~33 mi · highs 67°F, 1.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,740 m to Sacred Valley's ~3,210 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.
Sacred Valley in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Sacred Valley?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 83/100 against a best of 95 in May – October. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain. Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Sacred Valley in April?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sacred Valley in April?
Not much: about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.3 in (718 mm).
What should I pack for Sacred Valley in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 44°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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