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Rio de Janeiro weather in April (Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil)

How is the weather in Rio de Janeiro in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Rio de Janeiro generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Rio de Janeiro in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rio de Janeiro climate page with graphs.

 

Rio de Janeiro, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 183 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Brazil in April

Find out more about the weather in Brazil in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Rio de Janeiro in April?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 25°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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