When to go · La Rinconada

La Rinconada in April

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, less mud)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; Peru overall
Prices: Medium; Peru overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodPeru month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, less mud)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

La RinconadaHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Peru overall: Medium
Prices · Peru overall: Medium

Peru overall: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in La Rinconada, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Night low
Apr: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
May: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 10
May: 5 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0

April: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, less mud)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.

May: Inside La Rinconada's best window: May–Sep (dry season, less mud).

La Rinconada: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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