Rio de Janeiro in April
Easing heat, with holiday-weekend spikes
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro.
The heat and humidity start to ease and rainfall drops compared with the summer. Easter and the Tiradentes long weekend (21 April) bring a short spike in domestic visitors.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 22–28°C
- Easing heat, with holiday-weekend spikes
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Comfortable temperatures and the summer rush behind you.
–Holiday weekends can still be busy.
My tip for April
Avoid Easter weekend and the 21 April long weekend for the quietest viewpoints.
- sightseeing
- hiking
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Rio de Janeiro, 6th for weather, 5th for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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Weather
Weather in Rio de Janeiro in April
In April Rio de Janeiro averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with about 95 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is February (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 25°C); the wettest month is January.
- Average high
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Precipitation
- 95 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: Brazilian National Institute of Meteorology. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Rio de Janeiro in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- April is a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Rio de Janeiro overall (6 for weather, 5 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Comfortable temperatures and the summer rush behind you. The main downside: Holiday weekends can still be busy.
- What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in April?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 22°C. Expect about 95 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Easing heat, with holiday-weekend spikes. For comparison, the warmest month is February (around 32°C) and the coolest is July (around 25°C).
- Is Rio de Janeiro crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Rio de Janeiro in April?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). $$$. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (April ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
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Comfortable temperatures and the summer rush behind you.
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