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The weather in April in Machu Picchu

It's pleasantly warm in April in Machu Picchu with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 6°C.

Looking for great weather? April is a good time to be in Machu Picchu. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Machu Picchu, Peru. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 24°C in 2016, Machu Picchu reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 11°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In April, there is an average of 60 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in April for Machu Picchu

Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Machu Picchu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

April weather comparison

  Machu Picchu New York
Average temperature 19°C 17°C
Max. temperature 20°C 22°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 60 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 9 days 11 days
Total snowfall 0,1 cm 0,4 cm
Snowy days 1 day 1 day

Start of April

The month of April starts in Machu Picchu with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 6°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps rise to around 20°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Machu Picchu is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Machu Picchu for all months and discover the best travel time

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in April in Machu Picchu, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in April in Machu Picchu

Temperature in April in Machu Picchu over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Machu Picchu, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in April in Machu Picchu

Total precipitation in April in Machu Picchu over the years

Daily Snowfall in April in Machu Picchu

Snowfall in April in Machu Picchu per year

Daily UV index in April in Machu Picchu

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Machu Picchu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Machu Picchu by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Machu Picchu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.