Machu Picchu Weather in April

What's the weather like in Machu Picchu (Cusco) in April 2024?

The climate in Machu Picchu during April can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

April is in the fall / autumn in Machu Picchu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Machu Picchu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.4°C 77.6°F
Nightly temperature 12.3°C 54.1°F
Average temperature 18.8°C 65.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 62 mm 2.4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 21.3°C 70.4°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average April is the 6th driest month of the year in Machu Picchu with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu average temperature in April

April rainfall

Machu Picchu average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Machu Picchu average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Machu Picchu in April 2024.

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Machu Picchu weather stats

Machu Picchu weather statistics
Hottest month: November 25.8°C 78.4°F
Driest month: June 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 8.6hrs
Coldest month: July 24.3°C 75.7°F
Wettest month: March 151mm 5.9ins
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