Weather in April in Italy
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 is the weather like 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 to pleasant in Castiadas at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Castiadas and -6°C 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 to heavy rainfall in Vogogna with 253 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 201 hours of sunshine in Rome. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Italy climate page.
Where to go in Italy in April





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?
Rome
In April Rome generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Florence
In April Florence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Milan
In April Milan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Venice
In April Venice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Naples
In April Naples generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is April the best 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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