April in Florence averages highs of 19 °C (66 °F) and lows of 7 °C (45 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 13 h 23 min of daylight.
April weather in Florence at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Florence?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. April is usually high season in Florence: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Sun 5 Apr: Easter Sunday (Pasqua) public holiday
- Mon 6 Apr: Easter Monday (Lunedì dell'Angelo) public holiday
- Sat 25 Apr: Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione) public holiday
- Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart) outside the Duomo on Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026 event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Florence in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Ponte Vecchio and Oltrarno outdoors
- Piazzale Michelangelo — sunset outdoors
- Day trip to Chianti or Siena outdoors
- Uffizi Gallery — book a timed slot indoors
- Duomo and Brunelleschi's dome — climb needs a reservation indoors
- Accademia (David) indoors
Where to stay: Centro Storico for walking everywhere; Oltrarno or Santo Spirito for artisans and evenings.
What to pack for Florence in April
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 7 °C (45 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Florence costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–140 | €170–350 |
Excluding flights. April is usually high season in Florence: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice | 17° / 9° | 7 | Mixed weather |
| Rome | 20° / 9° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Nice | 18° / 10° | 6 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Florence?
By the numbers, April is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 19 °C (66 °F) and about 8 rainy days. April is usually high season in Florence: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are April, September, October.
How warm is Florence in April?
Average highs are 19 °C (66 °F) and lows 7 °C (45 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Florence in April?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 75 mm in total. It is the 4th driest month of the year in Florence.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.