Paracas weather in April
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April in Paracas: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Paracas · #101 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Paracas in April
Paracas's forum calls April comfortable by day but consistently windy by afternoon — regulars say it's exactly what makes the bay so popular for windsurfing. Mornings are the calmer window for boat trips out to the Ballestas Islands, before the afternoon breeze picks up.
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Paracas climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 21°C / 71°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Paracas in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyone of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Paracas's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherParacas's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Paracas in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Reserve ticket and boat rules
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyThe national reserve charges at the gate or online and the Ballestas boats run to a fixed morning timetable with no landing allowed. Buy the combined ticket if you are doing both. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Paracas — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Paracas?
Paracas in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Paracas?
- April in Paracas: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Paracas on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Paracas in April?
- In April, Paracas averages a daily high of 24°C and a low of 18.2°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paracas in April?
- Paracas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in April.
Other months in Paracas
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Similar destinations in South America — April
Within 300 km: Lima's Semana Santa on 29 Mar – 5 Apr.