When to go · Desaguadero

Desaguadero in April

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Medium; Peru overall
Prices: Medium; Peru overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodPeru month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views)). 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

Long-term averages

DesaguaderoHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 5 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 Desaguadero, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5
May: 5
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0

April: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.

May: Inside Desaguadero's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views).

Desaguadero: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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