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The cliffs and Pacific coastline of Miraflores in LimaTerracotta rooftops of Cusco with the Andes beyond

Lima vs Cusco in April

Lima edges it in April. Lima averages 19–25°C with moderate crowds; Cusco 6–21°C with moderate crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Lima and Cusco

The verdict for April

  • WeatherLima has the better weather8/10 vs 6.5/10
  • CrowdsVery similarModerate vs Moderate
  • PricesVery similar$$$ vs $$$
  • OverallLima comes out ahead7.3/10 vs 6.6/10
The cliffs and Pacific coastline of Miraflores in Lima

Lima in April

Autumn calm

Temperature
19–25°C
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
$$$

+Mild days and clear skies.

–Cooling mornings.

April brings pleasant weather and the Easter processions.

Terracotta rooftops of Cusco with the Andes beyond

Cusco in April

Rains easing, Easter crowds

Temperature
6–21°C
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
$$$

+Greener hills and improving weather.

–Holy Week can be busy.

April has improving weather and processions during Holy Week.

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.