Month guide · Lima · Peru
Lima in April
What April is really like in Lima: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Lima. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Pleasant and mostly sunny, with temperatures easing; a good month for visiting.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 4th-warmest month in Lima: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with March (26°C (79°F)), April is cooler; by May highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:13
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:03
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Winter (June–September). Cool, damp and overcast under the garúa mist, with drizzle but almost no real rain; peak season for Cusco travellers passing through.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Lima, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Barranco
Museo Pedro de Osma
A republican-era mansion in Barranco displays one of Peru's finest collections of colonial art: Cusco School paintings, silverwork and furniture, set in elegant rooms and gardens.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · Callao
Callao Monumental and La Punta
Visit with a tour or by taxi and stay within the regenerated blocks; surrounding streets can be unsafe.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Photo spot
Waterfront · Miraflores
Malecón de Miraflores
A chain of parks, gardens and paths along the clifftops of Miraflores, about 80 metres above the Pacific.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Kids
Park · San Isidro
Bosque El Olivar
Combine it with lunch at one of San Isidro's restaurants nearby.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 18°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Lima?
It is one of the best months to visit Lima. Pleasant and mostly sunny, with temperatures easing; a good month for visiting.
+How warm is Lima in April?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lima in April?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.