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Italy Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Italy in April.

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Thinking about venturing to Italy this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Italy in April

The weather in Italy in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Maso Corto at 3°C (37°F) to pleasant in Castiadas at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Castiadas and -6°C (21°F) in Maso Corto.

For a closer look at conditions across Italy, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lampedusa with an average of 15 mm (0.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Vogogna with 253 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Rome enjoys approximately 201 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Italy by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Italy — and find the best time to visit. (based on Rome)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November18°C (64°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Italy in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Italy.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Italy

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Italy?

Temperature range in Italy (April)

Precipitation variation in Italy (April)

Rome

In April Rome generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
201 hours
264 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
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Florence

In April Florence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
205 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Milan

In April Milan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
183 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Venice

In April Venice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
174 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
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Naples

In April Naples generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
189 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Italy in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rome 17°C (63°F) 12°C (54°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Florence 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Milan 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Naples 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Venice 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Catania 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

Italy weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Italy in April?

In April, Italy generally has tolerable weather conditions. Rome sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Italy in April?

Rome averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Italy get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Italy during April, with Rome averaging close to 69 mm (2.7 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Italy?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Rome, April might be a good time to visit Italy. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Rome. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be unpleasant.

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