When to go · Cuzco
Cuzco in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry, sunny days)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peru overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Peru overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry, sunny days)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- CuzcoHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 6.2 °C (43 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 43 °F (6.2 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Peru overall
- Medium
- Prices · Peru overall
- Medium
Peru overall: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cuzco, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 21.2 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21.2 °C)
Night low
Apr: 6.2 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6.2 °C)
May: 3.6 °C (38 °F)38 °F (3.6 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
May: 3 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry, sunny days)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.
May: Inside Cuzco's best window: May–Sep (dry, sunny days).
Cuzco: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings