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Italy in April: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What April is actually like in Italy — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.

Average high
20°C
Average low
9°C
Rainfall
48mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 7th warmest month of Italy's year. The 9th wettest month, at 7% of the year's rain.

Public holidays in April

Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.

  • April 5 Pasqua · Easter Sunday
  • April 6 Lunedì dell'Angelo · Easter Monday
  • April 25 Festa della Liberazione · Liberation Day

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Rome, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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