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Basilicata Weather in April

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

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Matera Maratea Gravina in Puglia Potenza

Thinking about venturing to Basilicata, 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 Basilicata in April

Basilicata, Italy is a region in Italy. April in Basilicata generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Marsico Nuovo at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Miglionico at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Miglionico and 5°C (41°F) in Marsico Nuovo.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Basilicata, Italy, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Marina di Pisticci with an average of 45 mm (1.8 in) to high rainfall in Maratea with 113 mm (4.4 in).

Explore Basilicata by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Basilicata - and find the best time to visit. (based on Matera)

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March16°C (61°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) July32°C (90°F) This monthAugust32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November18°C (64°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Basilicata in April

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

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 Basilicata

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

Temperature range in Basilicata (April)

Precipitation variation in Basilicata (April)

Matera

In April Matera 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 very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
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Maratea

In April Maratea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
excellent
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Gravina in Puglia

In April Gravina in Puglia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
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Potenza

In April Potenza generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
excellent
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Metaponto

In April Metaponto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matera 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Maratea 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Gravina in Puglia 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Potenza 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Metaponto 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Policoro 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)

Basilicata weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Basilicata, Italy in April?

In April, Basilicata, Italy generally has very good weather conditions. Matera sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Basilicata, Italy in April?

Daytime temperatures in Matera peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in April, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Basilicata, Italy get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Basilicata, Italy during April, with Matera averaging close to 60 mm (2.4 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Basilicata, Italy?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Matera, April might be a good time to visit Basilicata, 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, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Matera. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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