Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Siena in April
Siena warms up: highs climb to 64°F (18°C), from 56°F in March, with lows of 43°F (6°C) and about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 86/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (54 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 64°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 43°F (6°C).
About 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is one of Siena's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 71/100 in March to 86/100.
- 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 43°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Siena in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Santa Maria della Scala
Former medieval hospital opposite the cathedral, now a museum complex.
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Cathedral museum holding Duccio's Maestà altarpiece; climb to the Facciatone for a view over the Campo.
Osteria Le Logge
Old pharmacy turned restaurant serving refined Tuscan food.
Antica Drogheria Manganelli
Grocery since 1879 selling panforte, local wine and oils.
Pasticceria Nannini
Siena's classic café for espresso, ricciarelli and panforte.
Nearby in April
- Chianti in April~18 mi · highs 65°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Val d'Orcia in April~24 mi · highs 62°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Florence in April~31 mi · highs 65°F, 2.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Piran in April~188 mi · highs 63°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Siena in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Siena?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Tuscany Hill Towns route recommends.
How cold is Siena in April?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Siena in April?
Not much: about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.6 in (727 mm).
What should I pack for Siena in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 43°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in April
- Tuscany Hill Towns Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Siena in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.