Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Mendoza in April
Mendoza cools off: highs slip to 76°F (24°C), from 85°F in March, with lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 98/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 76°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 1.1 in (28 mm)
- Humidity
- 53%
- Cloud cover
- 37%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 98/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs settle around 76°F (24°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (25°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 1.1 in (28 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around April
April is one of Mendoza's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: May highs fall to 67°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and August – October.
- Comfort improves from 88/100 in March to 98/100.
- April sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 76°F
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 51°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mendoza in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Catena Zapata
Pyramid-shaped winery in Agrelo that helped put Argentine Malbec on the world map.
Mr Hugo Bikes
Long-running bike rental in Maipú for self-guided rides between wineries and olive oil makers.
Why now April scores 98/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Termas Cacheuta
Thermal pools in the Mendoza River canyon on the road to the Andes.
Why now Highs near 76°F and 1.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Azafrán
Downtown restaurant with modern Argentine cooking and a wine cellar you browse in person.
Francis Mallmann 1884
Francis Mallmann's wood-fired restaurant in the Escorihuela Gascón winery.
Nearby in April
- Valle de Uco in April~54 mi · highs 76°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~918 m to Mendoza's ~769 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mendoza in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Mendoza?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 98/100. Expect highs of 76°F (24°C) and 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain. April is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route recommends.
How hot is Mendoza in April?
Average highs are 76°F (24°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in April?
Not much: about 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 11.5 in (292 mm).
What should I pack for Mendoza in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 76°F), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 51°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in April
- Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Mendoza in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.