April weather forecast
Huaraz, Peru

April sees the city of Huaraz, Peru, step away from the peak of its rainy season. Though contrasts between highs and lows in temperature remain, an uptick in sunshine hours sets the stage for brighter days. Visitors and locals alike can start to take advantage of the extended daylight during this period. Rainfall eases into May, as the city officially moves out of the wet season. The trend of more predictable and consistently pleasant weather carries onto the next months.

Temperature

Huaraz's lowest average temperatures are recorded in January through April and September, reaching a high of 14°C (57.2°F).

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout April, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is accumulated. In Huaraz, Peru, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 683mm (26.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:00 -05.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 12 in April transforms into the following instructions:
Take all critical precautions, unprotected skin might burn swiftly. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.