Rio de Janeiro weather in April
April in Rio de Janeiro: hot, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Rio de Janeiro · #267 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rio de Janeiro climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 113 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 85 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rio de Janeiro in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
- April in Rio de Janeiro: hot, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Rio de Janeiro on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in April?
- In April, Rio de Janeiro averages a daily high of 27.5°C and a low of 20.9°C, with about 113 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rio de Janeiro in April?
- Rio de Janeiro has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 85 in April.