Monthly climate guide
Rio de Janeiro weather in April
Expect warm weather in Rio de Janeiro in April: afternoons reach about 27°C (80°F), while nights drop to around 22°C (72°F). Around 106 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as March and 2°C warmer than May.
What stands out in April
- Nights stay warm, rarely below 22°C — air-conditioning helps.
- Humidity near 82% makes 27°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Just 160 km apart, but Rio de Janeiro runs about 2°C warmer than Paraty this month.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
22°C
72°F
Rainfall
106 mm
wet
Humidity
82%
relative
Sky
57%
cloud · often cloudy
Rio de Janeiro weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 215 mm | 82% | 65% |
| February | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 180 mm | 82% | 62% |
| March | 28°C / 82°F | 23°C / 74°F | 197 mm | 83% | 71% |
| April | 27°C / 80°F | 22°C / 72°F | 106 mm | 82% | 57% |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 20°C / 68°F | 73 mm | 81% | 58% |
| June | 25°C / 76°F | 19°C / 67°F | 56 mm | 81% | 53% |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 18°C / 65°F | 30 mm | 78% | 45% |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 65°F | 47 mm | 77% | 46% |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 19°C / 67°F | 73 mm | 77% | 53% |
| October | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 69°F | 99 mm | 79% | 69% |
| November | 26°C / 79°F | 21°C / 70°F | 261 mm | 83% | 78% |
| December | 28°C / 82°F | 23°C / 73°F | 235 mm | 83% | 71% |
What to pack for April
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is April a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Our Rio de Janeiro guide recommends: April to June or September to October, avoiding the peak heat and crowds of the December–February summer.
Stick to well-touristed areas and take standard city precautions with valuables — like any major city, it pays to be aware of your surroundings.
Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro →Other Brazil cities in April
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Rio de Janeiro in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
April is one of the wetter months in Rio de Janeiro, with about 106 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Rio de Janeiro in April?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 22°C (72°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro in April?
Rio de Janeiro typically gets around 106 mm of rain in April — wet.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
April to June or September to October, avoiding the peak heat and crowds of the December–February summer.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Rio de Janeiro (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.