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Rio De Janeiro in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rio De Janeiro in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rio De Janeiro, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Rio De Janeiro in April 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Rio De Janeiro in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 8 rainy days and 105 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
105 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rio De Janeiro has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Rio De Janeiro in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rio De Janeiro for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +82°F with a maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +63°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +79°F.

Is Rio De Janeiro warm or cold in April?

Rio De Janeiro is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +73°F to +72°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Rio De Janeiro:

Climate in Rio De Janeiro in April

Rio De Janeiro weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+86°F+82°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+63°F+59°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+99°F+93°F
Rainfall
135 mm105 mm67 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%78%78%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
91011
Cloudy days
101213
Rainy days
1287
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting colder in April. From +86°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 135 mm to 105 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 9 to 10.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Rio De Janeiro in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Rio De Janeiro is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Rio De Janeiro based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 53% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 193 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 93 mm, which is considered heavy rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rio De Janeiro wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 167 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Rio De Janeiro?

This is the weather in Rio De Janeiro in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+77°F
2 April
🌧️
+79°F
3 April
🌧️
+81°F
4 April
☀️
+87°F
5 April
☁️
+86°F
6 April
🌧️
+79°F
7 April
☁️
+80°F
8 April
☀️
+81°F
9 April
🌧️
+83°F
10 April
☁️
+83°F
11 April
☀️
+81°F
12 April
☀️
+86°F
13 April
☀️
+85°F
14 April
🌧️
+80°F
15 April
☁️
+77°F
16 April
🌧️
+77°F
17 April
☁️
+76°F
18 April
☀️
+79°F
19 April
☀️
+79°F
20 April
☀️
+79°F
21 April
☁️
+79°F
22 April
☀️
+81°F
23 April
☀️
+95°F
24 April
☀️
+84°F
25 April
☁️
+81°F
26 April
☀️
+83°F
27 April
☀️
+84°F
28 April
☀️
+88°F
29 April
☀️
+89°F
30 April
🌧️
+79°F
In April 2023 Rio De Janeiro had 15 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rio De Janeiro climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Rio De Janeiro in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+79°F) and the highest in 2001 (+92°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 25 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 899 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rio De Janeiro in April:

Is April a good time to visit Rio De Janeiro?

April is a really good time to go to Rio De Janeiro. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Rio De Janeiro.

Can you sunbathe in Rio De Janeiro in April?

April is warm in Rio De Janeiro. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Rio De Janeiro rainy in April?

Rio De Janeiro is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rio De Janeiro in April?

The amount of sunny days in Rio De Janeiro during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Brazil

Check out the weather for other cities in Brazil.

Monthly weather in Rio De Janeiro

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rio De Janeiro, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.