Month guide · Mendoza · Argentina
Mendoza in April
What April is really like in Mendoza: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Cerro de la Gloria, Mendoza · Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Mendoza. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Vineyards turn gold and red; one of the most pleasant months, with warm days and cool nights.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Mendoza: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with March (27°C (81°F)), April is cooler; by May highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:57
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:14
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
Spring (September–November). Budding vines, mild to warm weather and quiet wineries, with rafting season starting as snowmelt raises the rivers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Malbec World Day celebrations (around 17 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
Cerro de la Gloria
A hill at the western end of Parque General San Martín crowned by the bronze Monument to the Army of the Andes, commemorating General San Martín's 1817 crossing of the Andes to free Chile and Peru.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
Experience · Maipú
Maipú wineries by bike
Start in the morning before the afternoon heat, eat lunch at a winery restaurant, and avoid riding on main roads after several tastings.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Active
- Outdoors
- Couples
Experience · Luján de Cuyo wine country
Luján de Cuyo wineries
Luján de Cuyo, south of the city, styles itself the first zone of Malbec, with large historic estates and modern wineries in Agrelo, Perdriel and Vistalba.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Food
- Couples
- Views
- Iconic
Nature · Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
Cerro Arco
Start early with plenty of water and sun protection; there is little shade on the slope.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours return
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 22°C (72°F), lows near 10°C (50°F) and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Mendoza?
One of the best months to visit Mendoza, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March, May and October–November. Compare every month.
Mendoza in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Mendoza in April?
At about 19:14 local time in mid-April, with sunrise at about 07:57: roughly 11.3 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Mendoza in April?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in April?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.