April weather forecast
Peru

In April, Peru witnesses a transition in weather patterns as the country moves further into autumn.

On the coastal plain, which includes cities such as Lima and Trujillo, April continues the trend of decreasing temperatures from the summer highs. Average temperatures typically range from 18°C (64.4°F) to 26°C (78.8°F) during this time of year. The rainfall remains minimal, as is characteristic of the coastal region.

In the Andean highlands, including cities like Cusco and Arequipa, April marks the tail-end of the rainy season. The rainfall, while still significant, is less than previous months, with average precipitation levels of 80mm (3.15"). Daytime temperatures remain mild, between 10°C (50°F) to 18°C (64.4°F), and nighttime temperatures can fall to freezing point at higher altitudes.

In the Amazon rainforest, cities like Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado experience a slight decrease in rainfall compared to March. However, precipitation levels can still reach up to 200mm (7.87"). The climate remains hot and humid, with temperatures typically exceeding 30°C (86°F).

Comparing to March, April brings further reduction in both rainfall and temperatures in all three regions. Looking ahead to May, Peru continues its transition to drier conditions in the Andean and Amazon regions, while temperatures on the coast continue their gradual decrease.

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• Lima - April »
  In Lima, in April, the average water temperature is 19.5°C (67.1°F). A distinctive feature of April weather is the reduction of daylight hours to 11.8h, marking shorter days in Lima.
• Arequipa - April »
  In Arequipa in April, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of April in Arequipa, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:47.
• Cusco - April »
  On the first day of April in Cusco, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:50. On the first day of April in Cusco, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:50.
• Trujillo - April »
  January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Trujillo, Peru. The months with the highest UV index in Trujillo are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Chiclayo - April »
  In Chiclayo, Peru, the average seawater temperature in April is 22°C (71.6°F). The introduction of April in Chiclayo notes a subtle temperature variation to a still moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F) from March's 27.6°C (81.7°F).
• Iquitos - April »
  The most humid month in Iquitos, Peru, is April, with an average relative humidity of 89%. The most humid month in Iquitos is April, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
• Callao - April »
  The months with the least rainfall in Callao are January, April, May, September through December Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain. April in Callao, Peru marks the inception of autumn, reflected in a slight fall in temperature from March, to a comfortable range.
• Pucallpa - April »
  April in Pucallpa records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.7°C (89.1°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:02.
• Tacna - April »
  In Tacna in April, during 7.5 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of April in Tacna, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:41.
• Chimbote - April »
  April through November are months with the least rain in Chimbote when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of rain. In Chimbote during April, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
• Ica - April »
  Progressing into April, the weather in Ica, Peru demonstrates a substantial reduction in rainfall, dropping to a mere 4mm (0.16") over 5.1 days. April is the last month it rains in Ica, Peru.