April in Venice averages highs of 17 °C (62 °F) and lows of 9 °C (48 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 13 h 27 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 14 °C (57 °F).
April weather in Venice at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Venice?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. April is usually high season in Venice: 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
- Venice charges a day-trip access fee on selected peak days; overnight hotel guests are exempt.
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Venice in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Grand Canal by vaporetto — line 1 end to end outdoors
- Rialto Market — mornings, closed Sundays outdoors
- Murano and Burano — half-day by boat outdoors
- St Mark's Basilica and Square — book a skip-the-line slot indoors
- Doge's Palace — Bridge of Sighs from inside indoors
- Gallerie dell'Accademia indoors
Where to stay: San Marco or San Polo to be in the centre; Cannaregio for value and evenings; Dorsoduro for quiet.
What to pack for Venice in April
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 17 °C (62 °F), nights near 9 °C (48 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Venice costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €70–160 | €200–420 |
Excluding flights. April is usually high season in Venice: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 19° / 7° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Munich | 14° / 3° | 10 | Mixed weather |
| Rome | 20° / 9° | 7 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Venice?
By the numbers, April is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 17 °C (62 °F) and about 7 rainy days. April is usually high season in Venice: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are June, September, October.
How warm is Venice in April?
Average highs are 17 °C (62 °F) and lows 9 °C (48 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 14 °C (57 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Venice in April?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 75 mm in total. It is the 6th wettest month of the year in Venice.
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.