April weather forecast
Machu Picchu, Peru

April's weather in Machu Picchu, Peru, is considerably drier than that of March, with rainfall greatly reduced to 62mm (2.44"). Subsequently, the count of rainy days drops to 9 from the 13 experienced in March. With high temperatures remaining constant at 25°C (77°F), the low temperature experiences a slight decrease to 12°C (53.6°F). It's worth noting that with the longer days of sunshine, which total 7 hours, and reduced cloud cover, April's UV index is still marked at 12. The transitioning weather patterns from March to April signal the onset of the dry season, which extends through the next few months.

Temperature

The start of April in Machu Picchu marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 25°C (77°F), no different from the conditions in March. Despite a noticeable differential from daytime highs, Machu Picchu notes an average nighttime low-temperature of 12°C (53.6°F) in April.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout April, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is accumulated. In Machu Picchu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108 days and collects up to 904mm (35.59") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:36 -05.

Sunshine

In Machu Picchu, the average sunshine in April is 7h.

UV index

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, a daily maximum UV index of 12 leads to the following instructions:
Implement all key precautions. Warding off sun damage is critical. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.