01Weather
Rome weather in April
Afternoons in April average 19.8 °C (68 °F) and nights cool to 9.3 °C (49 °F). The month brings about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain spread over roughly 7 days. Compared with March it is 3.4 °C warmer; May is 3.8 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical April | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 24 °C / 75 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 16 °C / 60 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 5 °C / 41 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.1 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 24 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest April day 2016–2025 | 28.1 °C / -0.2 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 06:52 | 19:35 | 12.7 h |
| 15 April | 06:29 | 19:50 | 13.4 h |
| 30 April | 06:07 | 20:07 | 14.0 h |
Daylight grows by about 78 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Rome).
03Crowds
How busy Rome is in April
very busy The main sights are very busy in April. What drives it:
- Holy Week and Easter at the Vatican
- Rome's birthday on 21 April
- Liberation Day on 25 April
04Public holidays
Public holidays in April 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2027 | Liberation Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Rome in April
Every year in April
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Week and Easter | Via Crucis at the Colosseum on Good Friday, Easter Mass at St Peter's | religious |
| Natale di Roma | 21 April, historical parades | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for Rome in April
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
April is the most beautiful and the most crowded month: Holy Week brings pilgrims to St Peter's, the city celebrates its founding on 21 April with historical parades, and Liberation Day on 25 April makes a long weekend. Afternoons average 19 °C with the year's best light on the travertine. Rain falls on about eight days, briefly. Book everything, including restaurants, well ahead.
Easter Monday, Pasquetta, is a public holiday when Romans picnic in the parks and many shops close. The Vatican Museums close on Easter Sunday and Monday; the Colosseum stays open. The wisteria at the Orto Botanico and on the Aventine peaks in mid-April, and the Spanish Steps are decorated with azaleas from late April into May. Hotel prices are at their spring peak through the Liberation Day weekend, then ease slightly before the May holidays. The first half of May follows with similar weather and fewer pilgrims.
09Compare
Rome month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 °C | 4 °C | 10 | – | quiet | Good |
| February | 15 °C | 6 °C | 9 | – | quiet | Good |
| March | 16 °C | 7 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 20 °C | 9 °C | 7 | – | very busy | Good |
| May | 24 °C | 13 °C | 5 | – | busy | Excellent |
| June | 30 °C | 18 °C | 4 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 33 °C | 21 °C | 2 | – | busy | Good |
| August | 32 °C | 21 °C | 2 | – | moderate | Good |
| September | 28 °C | 17 °C | 6 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 23 °C | 13 °C | 6 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 18 °C | 9 °C | 9 | – | quiet | Excellent |
| December | 14 °C | 6 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about April? See the best time to visit Rome.
10Elsewhere
April in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Venice in April | 17 °C | 7 |
| Budapest in April | 18 °C | 8 |
| Barcelona in April | 19 °C | 6 |
| Prague in April | 15 °C | 9 |
| Paris in April | 16 °C | 10 |
| Amsterdam in April | 14 °C | 7 |
11FAQ
Rome in April: your questions
Is April a good time to visit Rome?
April is a good month to visit Rome. Daytime highs average 20 °C (68 °F), rain falls on about 7 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Rome in April?
Expect mild days around 20 °C (68 °F) and nights near 9 °C (49 °F). One April in ten brings afternoons above 24 °C, and one in ten stays below 16 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Rome in April?
April brings about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain over roughly 7 days, which is fairly dry by Rome standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 24 percent.
What should I wear in Rome in April?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella for occasional showers.
Is Rome crowded in April?
The main sights are very busy in April. Main drivers: Holy Week and Easter at the Vatican; Rome's birthday on 21 April; Liberation Day on 25 April.
What time does it get dark in Rome in April?
Around the middle of April the sun sets at about 19:50 and rises at 06:29, giving 13.4 hours of daylight.