Florence · April
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 11° | 13° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 30° | 33° | 33° | 28° | 22° | 16° | 12° |
MINMIN | 3° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 8° | 4° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 4 | 7h UV 4 | 9h UV 6 | 11h UV 7 | 11h UV 8 | 12h UV 8 | 12h UV 8 | 11h UV 8 | 10h UV 6 | 8h UV 5 | 7h UV 3 | 6h UV 3 |
🌧Rain Days | 7d69mm | 6d66mm | 7d69mm | 6d56mm | 6d56mm | 4d38mm | 2d21mm | 3d32mm | 5d63mm | 7d89mm | 9d113mm | 8d88mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in May.
April in Florence at 20°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 14°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, April is one of the sunniest months — 56 mm of rain over 6 days.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Packing list for Florence in April
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Florence?
- April is not an optimal month for Florence (Score: 63/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Florence in April?
- In April, Florence sees daily highs of 20°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 14°C.
- How much rain falls in Florence in April?
- In April, Florence receives an average of 56 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Florence get in April?
- Florence averages 10 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
