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Chapada dos Guimarães in April

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sept (dry season)). Across Brazil: Rio cooling and drier; Easter week busy; rain starts on the Salvador coast.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Medium; Brazil overall
Prices: Medium; Brazil overall

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Verdict

GoodBrazil month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sept (dry season)). Across Brazil: Rio cooling and drier; Easter week busy; rain starts on the Salvador coast.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

Chapada dos GuimarãesHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Brazil overall: Medium
Prices · Brazil overall: Medium

Brazil overall: Rio cooling and drier; Easter week busy; rain starts on the Salvador coast.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chapada dos Guimarães, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0

April: Outside the best window (May–Sept (dry season)). Across Brazil: Rio cooling and drier; Easter week busy; rain starts on the Salvador coast.

May: Inside Chapada dos Guimarães's best window: May–Sept (dry season).

Chapada dos Guimarães: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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