Italy weather in April
What is the weather like in Italy in April?
The weather conditions in Italy in April vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During April in Italy, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Livigno with 2°C (35°F) to pleasant in Catania with 20°C (68°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Catania and -5°C (24°F) in Livigno.
Precipitation in April varies from low in Punta Braccetto with an average of 24mm (1 inches) of rainfall to high in Madesimo with 153mm (6 inches).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 201 hours of sunshine in Rome during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Italy, check out the map below.
Where to go in Italy in April





Popular destinations in Italy
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?
Average weather in Rome
In April Rome generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (47°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Florence
In April Florence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (42°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Milan
In April Milan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Venice
In April Venice generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Naples
In April Naples generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is April the best time to go to Italy?
In our opinion April is a good time to visit Italy with commonly pleasant weather in Rome. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Italy is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Rome.
The worst months are January, February, November and December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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