Cuzco Department weather in April
April is a fair month to visit Cuzco Department: highs of 13°C (56°F) and about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 3°C (38°F) and cloud cover 66% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with March, it is about as warm and drier; May brings highs of 13°C (56°F) and 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cusco, the largest city in Cuzco Department. See below for other places.
Is April a good time to visit Cuzco Department?
fair month Weather score 59/100.
April is a fair month in Cuzco Department. The weather is usually best in May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Cuzco Department in April?
No, it is usually dry: about 44 mm (1.7 in) falls in an average April. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Cuzco Department in April?
Days average 13°C (56°F) and nights 3°C (38°F).
Cuzco Department weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C (56°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 129 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| February | 14°C (56°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 127 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| March | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 96 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| April | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm | 66% | fair |
| May | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 9 mm | 47% | best |
| June | 13°C (56°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 4 mm | 39% | best |
| July | 13°C (56°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 11 mm | 38% | best |
| August | 14°C (58°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 8 mm | 41% | best |
| September | 15°C (58°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 18 mm | 53% | best |
| October | 15°C (59°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 63 mm | 68% | fair |
| November | 15°C (59°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 72 mm | 74% | fair |
| December | 14°C (57°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 137 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Cuzco Department in April
Weather can differ a lot within Cuzco Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cusco | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm | fair |
| Machu Picchu | 17°C (63°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 41 mm | fair |
| Santiago | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm | fair |
| Wanchaq | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm | fair |
| Sicuani | 13°C (55°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 35 mm | fair |
| Quillabamba | 17°C (63°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 41 mm | fair |
| Santa Ana | 17°C (63°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 41 mm | fair |
| Yauri | 13°C (56°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 24 mm | fair |