Lima in April
Great time to visit
Lima starts cooling down but stays pleasant for exploring. Tourist crowds diminish and prices become more reasonable, making it ideal for budget-conscious travelers who don't need beach weather.
Weather
Autumn settles in with pleasant, mild days and cool evenings. The dreaded garúa fog starts making occasional appearances but doesn't dominate yet. Rain remains virtually nonexistent, and humidity drops to comfortable levels around 65%.
24°C high18°C low1 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$70/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Semana Santa (Holy Week)
- •Día de la Tierra (Earth Day events)
- •Lima Art Fair
April Tips
- •Pack a light jacket for evenings - temperature drops are noticeable
- •Great month for exploring neighborhoods like San Blas on foot
- •Restaurant Week deals start appearing as tourist season winds down
All Months
December through April brings Lima's summer — clear skies, warm weather, and beach season. January and February are peak tourist months with temperatures around 75-80°F. But here's what guidebooks don't tell you: Lima's winter fog, called garúa, creates this moody atmosphere from May to November. Temperatures drop to the 60s, but you get fewer crowds and better hotel deals. The fog usually burns off by afternoon in the coastal neighborhoods. December and March offer the sweet spot — warm weather without the January crowds. Avoid July and August if you hate gray skies. The fog can hang around for days. But winter does have one advantage: it's dry season in the mountains, so if you're combining Lima with Cusco and Machu Picchu, June through August works perfectly for the highlands.
Lima Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
7/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
7/10
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