Rio de Janeiro in April
April softens to a very comfortable 28°C with the humidity easing, making it the best month for the coastal walks and the Tijuca forest trails.
Is April a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
April is a middling month in Rio de Janeiro — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in April
- Semana Santa — a long domestic weekend
- Tiradentes holiday (21 April)
Best days in April
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in April
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in April
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How April compares
Every month in Rio de Janeiro, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit Rio de Janeiro?
April is a middling month in Rio de Janeiro — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Rio de Janeiro in April?
Rio de Janeiro sits at roughly 58/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 5 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in April?
Expect highs around 28°C and lows near 22°C in April, with about 8 wet days across the month.