April · Italy
Best time to visit Rome in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rome in April
Average temperature 14°C, 64 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Rome scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 14°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rome is most generous when the day unfolds at two speeds: mornings among ruins and churches, then slow evenings in piazzas, trattorias, and lantern-lit walks once the heat lifts.
April in Rome tops the year's climate scores
April averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 64 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rome at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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 Rome in April?
- In April, Rome averages 14°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Rome?
- April earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rome in April?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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