Weather in April in Brazil
Are you planning a trip a to Brazil in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Brazil in April?
The weather in Brazil in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in São Joaquim national park at 21°C to very warm in Petrolina at 34°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Petrolina and 11°C in São Joaquim national park. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Araçuaí with an average of 38 mm to heavy rainfall in Soure with 551 mm.Average sunshine
Rio de Janeiro enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Brazil in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Brazil climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Brazil?
Rio de Janeiro
In April Rio de Janeiro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Sao Paulo
In April Sao Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Florianópolis
In April Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gramado
In April Gramado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Fortaleza
In April Fortaleza generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Brazil?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Rio de Janeiro, April might be a good time to visit Brazil.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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