Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Florence in April
April is a good time for Florence if you want mild weather for exploring on foot rather than reliable warmth. Average daytime highs are around 18°C, but nights fall to about 7°C, so a jacket still earns its place in your bag. The catch is rain: expect about 12 rainy days across the month. Go with layers and flexible plans, and April makes sense; choose another month if sitting outside in summer clothes is the priority.
Long-term climate averages for Florence, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Florence, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Florence.
- Average daytime high
- 17.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 7.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +4.2°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.8h
- 44% of 13.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 12
- 82 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 27.7°C
- 2012-04-28
- Record low 1991-2020
- -2.4°C
- 2020-04-02
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 12 min
- 1185 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Florence and ranks 94th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Italy it is 5th of 16 (Italy in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Florence is 4.2°C warmer by day and 2.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Florence peaks at 17.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.2°C or more. Roughly 1 in 91 days top 25°C. Nights average 7.3°C; one night in ten drops to 3.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 27.7°C (2012-04-28) and the coldest night -2.4°C (2020-04-02).
Rain in April
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 12 days with 1 mm or more, 82 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 1998 with 155 mm, the driest 2011 with 12 mm. Humidity averages 75%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:32 and sets about 19:58 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 56%.
Is April a good time to visit Florence?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Florence on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Comfortable afternoons, chilly evenings
Florence in April suits travellers who prefer being active without strong heat. The average afternoon is comfortable with a light layer, though warmer days can reach 22.2°C or more. That does not make it summer: temperatures drop noticeably after dark, and the coldest nights can fall to 3.5°C or lower. Pack a jumper and a jacket you would be happy wearing on an evening walk, rather than relying on a light shirt. Removable layers are more useful than a wardrobe built around either cold or hot weather. If you plan to sit outside, aim for the warmer part of the day and keep an extra layer handy.
Plan for rain, not a washout
Rain is a meaningful drawback in April, so avoid making every day depend on staying outdoors. About 12 rainy days means waterproof outerwear and shoes that cope with wet pavements are sensible packing choices. It does not tell you that those days will be wet throughout, but equally you should not count on rain being brief. There is still scope for sunshine, with about 5.8 hours a day within 13.2 hours of daylight. Keep your outdoor plans flexible and use dry spells when they come. April works best if you are happy adjusting your day to the weather rather than expecting consistently clear skies.
A little perspective
Florence through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4°C | 1.8°C | 3.4 | 67 | 10 | 0% |
| February | 10.6°C | 1.8°C | 4.5 | 76 | 10 | 0% |
| March | 14.3°C | 4.4°C | 5.3 | 72 | 10 | 0% |
| AprilSelected | 17.7°C | 7.3°C | 5.8 | 82 | 12 | 1% |
| May | 21.9°C | 11.4°C | 6.9 | 74 | 10 | 19% |
| Junebest | 26.4°C | 15.6°C | 8.9 | 48 | 7 | 64% |
| Julybest | 29.7°C | 18.3°C | 10.8 | 29 | 4 | 92% |
| Augustbest | 29.9°C | 18.7°C | 9.6 | 33 | 5 | 92% |
| September | 24.7°C | 14.6°C | 6.9 | 85 | 9 | 46% |
| October | 19.4°C | 11.0°C | 4.6 | 113 | 12 | 4% |
| November | 14.0°C | 6.8°C | 3.3 | 128 | 13 | 0% |
| December | 10.1°C | 2.9°C | 3.4 | 97 | 12 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Florence in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Florence hot in April?
Florence is mild in April: the average daytime high is 17.7°C and nights average 7.3°C. Roughly 1 in 91 April days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Florence in April?
Florence sees about 12 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 82 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 1998 (155 mm) and the driest was 2011 (12 mm).
How sunny is Florence in April?
Florence gets around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Florence compare with the UK in April?
Florence is on average 4.2°C warmer than London by day in April (17.7°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Florence?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Florence reached 27.7°C on 2012-04-28, and the coldest night dropped to -2.4°C on 2020-04-02.
Is Florence warmer than London in April?
Yes. Florence's average daytime high is 17.7°C, compared with London's 13.5°C, a difference of 4.2°C. That is a useful lift in afternoon warmth, but Florence's cool nights mean you should still pack a jacket rather than expect summer weather.
Does Florence get hot in April?
Hot weather is unusual. Only 1% of April days reach 25°C, while days reaching 30°C account for 0%. Pack mainly for mild conditions, with something lighter for warm afternoons, rather than planning around sustained heat.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Florence. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C