Where is it warmest in Peru in April?

Tarapoto is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (90°F) in April; Puno is the coolest at 17°C (62°F).

Can you swim in the sea in Peru in April?

Hardly: even the warmest water, at Chiclayo (20°C (68°F)), stays below 21 °C.

Peru in April: Weather by City, Sea Temperature

Quick answers

Where is it warmest in Peru in April?: Tarapoto is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (90°F) in April; Puno is the coolest at 17°C (62°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Peru in April?: Hardly: even the warmest water, at Chiclayo (20°C (68°F)), stays below 21 °C.

Warmest

32°

Tarapoto

Coolest

17°

Puno

Driest

0 mm

Tacna

Warmest sea

20°

Chiclayo

April in Peru ranges from 17°C (62°F) in Puno to 32°C (90°F) in Tarapoto — a spread of 16 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as March. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Arequipa, Lima, and Nazca.

Best places in Peru in April

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Weather in April by city

Place	Day	Night	Rain	Sea	Score
Arequipa	23°	9°	1 mm	—	100
Tacna	24°	15°	0 mm	—	97
Chiclayo	29°	19°	4 mm	20°	96
Lima	25°	17°	1 mm	20°	95
Nazca	27°	16°	0 mm	—	94
Trujillo	26°	17°	1 mm	20°	88
Huanchaco	27°	17°	1 mm	20°	88
Ollantaytambo	23°	9°	59 mm	—	81
Cusco	19°	5°	46 mm	—	72
Juliaca	17°	2°	41 mm	—	71
Puno	17°	2°	43 mm	—	70
Cajamarca	22°	9°	91 mm	—	68
Huaraz	20°	7°	58 mm	—	67
Piura	32°	20°	8 mm	—	67
Iquitos	31°	22°	296 mm	—	40
Tarapoto	32°	21°	150 mm	—	37

Public holidays in April

No nationwide public holidays this month.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Peru in April?

Average daytime highs range from 17° in Puno to 32° in Tarapoto.

Can you swim in Peru in April?

The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Chiclayo at about 20°.

Peru in April

Best places in Peru in April

Arequipa

Lima

Nazca

Chiclayo

Tacna

Trujillo

Ica

Máncora

Weather in April by city

Public holidays in April

Frequently asked questions