Cusco in April
April is the smart compromise: the rain drops away week by week, the landscape is at its greenest, and the dry-season crowd has not yet arrived.
Is April a good time to visit Cusco?
April is a middling month in Cusco — crowds around 52/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in April
- Semana Santa — the Señor de los Temblores procession on Holy Monday
Best days in April
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in April
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in April
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How April compares
Every month in Cusco, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit Cusco?
April is a middling month in Cusco — crowds around 52/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Cusco in April?
Cusco sits at roughly 52/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 9 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Cusco in April?
Expect highs around 20°C and lows near 5°C in April, with about 9 wet days across the month.