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

January through April and September represent the coldest period in Huaraz, with an average high-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).

Rainfall

In Huaraz, Peru, in April, during 14 rainfall days, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Huaraz, there are 142 rainfall days, and 683mm (26.89") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Huaraz, the average sunshine in April 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 reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During April, 12 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Utilize all vital precautions. Guarding against sun harm is non-negotiable. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.