Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Florence in April
Florence warms up: highs climb to 65°F (19°C), from 57°F in March, with lows of 47°F (9°C) and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 87/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 65°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs near 65°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 47°F (9°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (57 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is one of Florence's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 74/100 in March to 87/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 47°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Florence in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Uffizi Gallery
Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael and the core of Renaissance painting.
Ponte Vecchio
Medieval bridge lined with goldsmith shops over the Arno.
Mercato Centrale
Historic market with butchers below and a food hall upstairs.
Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Historic pharmacy founded by Dominican friars, selling perfumes and soaps.
All'Antico Vinaio
Huge schiacciata sandwiches stuffed with salumi and pecorino.
Nearby in April
- Chianti in April~13 mi · highs 65°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Siena in April~31 mi · highs 64°F, 2.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Val d'Orcia in April~52 mi · highs 62°F, 2.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Piran in April~166 mi · highs 63°F, 2.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~571 m to Florence's ~60 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Florence in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Florence?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 65°F (19°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends.
How hot is Florence in April?
Average highs are 65°F (19°C) and average lows 47°F (9°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Florence in April?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.0 in (737 mm).
What should I pack for Florence in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Florence
Routes in season in April
- Tuscany Hill Towns Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Florence in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.