When to go · Huanchaco

Huanchaco in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (coastal summer, sunniest)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: Medium; Peru overall
Prices: Medium; Peru overall

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Verdict

GoodPeru month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (coastal summer, sunniest)). 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

HuanchacoHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 1 day

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 Huanchaco, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 1
Jan: 1
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (coastal summer, sunniest)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.

January: Inside Huanchaco's best window: Dec–Mar (coastal summer, sunniest).

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

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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