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Rome in April: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Rome in April is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 19 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
75/100 · #5
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#9
Sun
#5
Published best categories: City break, Active
Rome · AprilPhoto: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 19 °C
- Average low
- 8 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 72 %
For your trip planning
April: warmer than March, still well short of May
Rome in April warms noticeably on March, with average highs of 19 °C instead of 16 °C, yet May reaches 23 °C. Rainfall barely changes: 61 mm in March, 59 mm in April, 52 mm in May. Average lows of 8 °C mean cool evenings, so pack a warm layer. April is among our best months for city trips.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 16 | 6 | 9 | 61 | 4.8 | 76 | 2.5 | 64 |
| April (selected) | 19 | 8 | 10 | 59 | 6.2 | 72 | 2.5 | 75 |
| May | 23 | 13 | 9 | 52 | 7.6 | 68 | 2.3 | 86 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (75/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -11 | -3.3 °C | -2.7 °C | -0.8 | +2.1 mm | -1.4 h | +3.4 % | ±0 m/s |
| May | +11 | +4.7 °C | +4.3 °C | -0.6 | -7 mm | +1.4 h | -4.1 % | -0.2 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Rome in April?
The average daily high is around 19 °C, with an average daily low of about 8 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Rome in April?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 59 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Rome. April is not among them.