Month guide · Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Rio de Janeiro in April
What April is really like in Rio de Janeiro: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Temperatures and humidity ease; Easter brings domestic travellers and busier beaches for a few days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 5th-warmest month in Rio de Janeiro: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (29°C (84°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 17:40
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Winter (June–August). Mild days around 25°C, cooler evenings and the clearest skies; the sea is cooler but locals still fill the beaches on sunny weekends.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Easter holidays (March or April)
- Tiradentes Day — public holiday (21 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.
Architecture · Centro
Real Gabinete Português de Leitura
Behind a Neo-Manueline façade on Rua Luís de Camões, this 1880s reading room rises through three tiers of carved wooden bookcases under a stained-glass skylight.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Rainy day
- Photo spot
Experience · Centro
Confeitaria Colombo
Come mid-morning on a weekday to avoid the lunchtime queue, and order a coffee and a pastry at the counter.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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Architecture · Centro
Theatro Municipal
Rio's opera house, opened in 1909 on Praça Floriano and inspired by the Paris Opéra, has a gilded foyer, marble staircases and an auditorium decorated by the painter Eliseu Visconti.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
- After dark
Religious site · Centro
Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Visit around midday or early afternoon when the light through the windows is strongest, then walk on to the Lapa Arches nearby.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Photo spot
- Rainy day
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Rio de Janeiro.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 22°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
One of the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and August–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
It is one of the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Temperatures and humidity ease; Easter brings domestic travellers and busier beaches for a few days.
+How warm is Rio de Janeiro in April?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.