Rome · April
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 13° (55°)8– (46–)16 (61) | 14° (57°)9– (48–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)11– (52–)20 (68) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)23 (73) | 23° (73°)18– (64–)28 (82) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)32 (90) | 30° (86°)26– (79–)34 (93) | 30° (86°)26– (79–)35 (95) | 27° (81°)22– (72–)31 (88) | 23° (73°)18– (64–)26 (79) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)22 (72) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)18 (64) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 5° (41°)-1– (30–)12 (54) | 5° (41°)-1– (30–)12 (54) | 7° (45°)1– (34–)12 (54) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)14 (57) | 13° (55°)8– (46–)18 (64) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)16– (61–)23 (73) | 20° (68°)16– (61–)24 (75) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)22 (72) | 14° (57°)7– (45–)19 (66) | 10° (50°)3– (37–)16 (61) | 6° (43°)0– (32–)14 (57) |
☀️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° (57°) | 13° (55°) | 14° (57°) | 16° (61°) | 19° (66°) | 23° (73°) | 25° (77°) | 26° (79°) | 24° (75°) | 21° (70°) | 18° (64°) | 16° (61°) |
🌧Rain Days | 6d58mm (2.3") | 6d65mm (2.6") | 6d67mm (2.6") | 4d39mm (1.5") | 4d36mm (1.4") | 2d20mm (0.8") | 1d9mm (0.4") | 2d19mm (0.8") | 4d63mm (2.5") | 5d73mm (2.9") | 8d110mm (4.3") | 6d74mm (2.9") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
April in Rome at 19°C (66°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime highs average 19°C (66°F), cooling to 10°C (50°F) at night (daily average: 15°C (59°F)). Peaks reach around 23°C (73°F), the coldest nights around 4°C (39°F). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 39 mm (1.5 in) total. At 16°C (61°F), 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 comfortably at this time of year.
The classic season: the orange trees on the Aventine are in bloom, temperatures run 16 to 23°C (61 to 73°F), and you can walk all day. Trastevere and the Spanish Steps are correspondingly crowded — and hotel prices climb.
Events & Festivals
- Natale di Roma21 April
On the anniversary of Rome's founding (753 BC), historic parades, gladiator duels and fireworks take place at the Circus Maximus. Many state museums offer free admission on this day.
Packing list for Rome in April
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
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 (66°F). Nights cool to 10°C (50°F), with a daily average of 15°C (59°F). Peaks reach around 23°C (73°F), the coldest nights around 4°C (39°F).
- How much rain falls in Rome in April?
- In April, Rome receives an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) 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 (61°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
