Monthly climate guide
Rome weather in April
With highs near 20°C (67°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), April feels mild in Rome. Rainfall averages about 53 mm (some rain) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than March and 3°C cooler than May.
What stands out in April
- Good walking weather for combining Pantheon and Colosseum in one day.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 11°C apart.
- Rome is usually about 5°C warmer than L'Aquila, 90 km away, in April.
- Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Rome.
Avg high
20°C
67°F
Avg low
9°C
48°F
Rainfall
53 mm
some rain
Humidity
72%
relative
Sky
45%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Rome weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 53°F | 4°C / 38°F | 71 mm | 81% | 54% |
| February | 13°C / 55°F | 4°C / 39°F | 90 mm | 79% | 51% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 6°C / 43°F | 79 mm | 76% | 49% |
| April | 20°C / 67°F | 9°C / 48°F | 53 mm | 72% | 45% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 59 mm | 69% | 42% |
| June | 29°C / 83°F | 17°C / 63°F | 37 mm | 62% | 25% |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 20°C / 69°F | 32 mm | 55% | 15% |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 21°C / 70°F | 26 mm | 53% | 15% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 17°C / 63°F | 72 mm | 64% | 34% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 55°F | 88 mm | 72% | 41% |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 49°F | 114 mm | 80% | 52% |
| December | 13°C / 56°F | 5°C / 41°F | 75 mm | 80% | 46% |
What to pack for April
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is April a good time to visit Rome?
Our Rome guide recommends: Late April to June or September to October, when temperatures are mild and the summer crowds have thinned.
Book skip-the-line tickets for the Colosseum and Vatican in advance — same-day queues can run over an hour, especially in summer.
Best time to visit Rome →Other Italy cities in April
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Rome in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Rome?
Yes. April is one of the best months for Rome, with highs around 20°C and about 53 mm of rain.
How warm is Rome in April?
Average highs are about 20°C (67°F) and average lows about 9°C (48°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Rome in April?
Rome typically gets around 53 mm of rain in April — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
Late April to June or September to October, when temperatures are mild and the summer crowds have thinned.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Rome (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.