April · Italy
Best time to visit Matera in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Matera in April
Average temperature 14°C, 43 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
9.4/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Matera scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 14°C, 43 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Matera’s Sassi cave districts cascade down a ravine-one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited landscapes. Best window: April-June and September-October.
April in Matera — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 43 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Matera at 9.4/10 (2nd of 12), just behind May at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Matera in April?
- In April, Matera averages 14°C, 43 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Matera?
- April earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Matera in April?
- Expect about 43 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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