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Chavín Weather in April

Chavín in April

The short of it: Chavín in April averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 4° · rain 24 mm · daylight 11 h 49 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & November

Thirty years of records give Chavín an average April high of 16°, a low of 4° and some 24 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 16°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-April, 23 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and November.

Against its neighbours, Chavín runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Pacarán, 28 km to the NNW, is 9° warmer by day.

April in Chavín, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus March
about the same, 112 mm less rain
Versus May
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PacaránLima region28 km NNW25°14°2.0 mm
ChicchicayLima region40 km N22°10°9.0 mm
PaloLima region43 km W27°16°0.0 mm
Cerro LibreLima region44 km W27°17°1.0 mm
Nuevo ImperialLima region44 km W27°17°0.0 mm
Chincha AltaIca44 km SSW27°17°0.0 mm
HuachosHuancavelica44 km ESE17°4°32 mm
ImperialLima region48 km W26°17°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Chavín Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like March: highs about 16°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Chavín by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°5°86 mm12 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
February16°6°112 mm11 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
March16°5°136 mm10 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April16°4°24 mm11 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
May16°2°2.0 mm10 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°0°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July15°-1°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
August15°0°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
September15°2°2.0 mm13 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October16°3°8.0 mm12 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
November17°3°10 mm12 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
December17°4°41 mm12 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chavín in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chavín in April?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 16°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Chavín?

The Almanac gives April 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are December and November.

How long are the days in Chavín in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 22 min in June to 12 h 53 min in December.

Does it snow in Chavín in April?

Hardly — April nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chavín in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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