Rio de Janeiro weather in April
Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in April
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in April?
In April, Rio de Janeiro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Rio de Janeiro.
April compared
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More details for April
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min06:05 – 17:40
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 26 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on average
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Sao_Paulo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %51 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in April
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Rio de Janeiro in April: quick answers
Is Rio de Janeiro hot in April?
Yes. In April, Rio de Janeiro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 21 °C. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Rio de Janeiro in April?
Yes. In April the sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Rio de Janeiro in April?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)