Rome · April
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 18° | 15° |
MINMIN | 5° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 20° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 6° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 4 | 6h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 11h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 | 5h UV 3 |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 6d58mm | 6d65mm | 6d67mm | 4d39mm | 4d36mm | 2d20mm | 1d9mm | 2d19mm | 4d63mm | 5d73mm | 8d110mm | 6d74mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
April in Rome at 19°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 19°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 14°C). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 39 mm total. At 16°C, the water is still quite cool in April — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Events & Festivals
- Natale di Roma21. April
Am Gründungstag Roms (753 v. Chr.) finden auf dem Circus Maximus historische Umzüge, Gladiatorenduelle und Feuerwerk statt. Der Eintritt zu vielen staatlichen Museen ist an diesem Tag kostenlos.
Packing list for Rome 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 Rome?
- April is not an optimal month for Rome (Score: 66/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Rome in April?
- In April, Rome sees daily highs of 19°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 14°C.
- How much rain falls in Rome in April?
- In April, Rome receives an average of 39 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Rome get in April?
- Rome averages 9 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Rome in April?
- Water temperature in Rome in April averages 16°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
