Italy weather in April

Are you planning a trip to Italy in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? Look no further than this page for all the information you need.

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

Find the average weather conditions in April for the most popular destinations in Italy on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

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.

Rome
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   March March
<<  
16°C / 61°F 
6°C / 43°F 
167 hours 
56mm / 2.2" 
12 days 
19°C / 66°F 
9°C / 47°F 
201 hours 
64mm / 2.5" 
14 days 
May   >> May
>>  
24°C / 75°F 
12°C / 54°F 
264 hours 
42mm / 1.6" 
10 days 
Climate in Rome

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.

Florence
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   March March
<<  
9°C / 49°F 
2°C / 36°F 
153 hours 
50mm / 2" 
11 days 
poor 
13°C / 55°F 
5°C / 42°F 
205 hours 
64mm / 2.5" 
14 days 
May   >> May
>>  
17°C / 63°F 
10°C / 49°F 
300 hours 
64mm / 2.5" 
13 days 
Climate in Florence

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.

Milan
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   March March
<<  
14°C / 56°F 
4°C / 39°F 
177 hours 
68mm / 2.7" 
11 days 
18°C / 64°F 
8°C / 46°F 
183 hours 
86mm / 3.4" 
13 days 
May   >> May
>>  
22°C / 71°F 
12°C / 53°F 
211 hours 
121mm / 4.8" 
15 days 
Climate in Milan

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.

Venice
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   March March
<<  
14°C / 58°F 
5°C / 41°F 
143 hours 
65mm / 2.5" 
10 days 
19°C / 66°F 
9°C / 48°F 
174 hours 
86mm / 3.4" 
13 days 
May   >> May
>>  
23°C / 74°F 
13°C / 55°F 
229 hours 
101mm / 4" 
14 days 
Climate in Venice

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.

Naples
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   March March
<<  
13°C / 55°F 
5°C / 42°F 
158 hours 
58mm / 2.3" 
13 days 
16°C / 61°F 
8°C / 46°F 
189 hours 
68mm / 2.7" 
14 days 
May   >> May
>>  
21°C / 70°F 
12°C / 54°F 
244 hours 
43mm / 1.7" 
10 days 
Climate in Naples

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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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