Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Venice in April
April is a good time for Venice if you want mild weather for exploring rather than warmth for swimming or sitting outside late. Average highs are around 16°C, falling to about 9°C at night, so this is still a layers-and-jacket trip. The catch is rain: roughly 10 days have measurable rainfall. Go if you are happy to adjust your plans around showers; choose another month if reliable warmth is the main reason for travelling.
Long-term climate averages for Venice, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Venice, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Venice.
- Average daytime high
- 16.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 20°C
- Average night-time low
- 8.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 6°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +2.8°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 13.5°C
- year to year: 12°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.0h
- 45% of 13.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 82 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 24.7°C
- 2018-04-20
- Record low 1991-2020
- -0.6°C
- 2003-04-08
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 12 min
- 1121 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 Venice and ranks 120th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Italy it is 14th of 16 (Italy in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Venice is 2.8°C warmer by day and 3.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Venice peaks at 16.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.0°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 8.9°C; one night in ten drops to 5.5°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 24.7°C (2018-04-20) and the coldest night -0.6°C (2003-04-08).
Rain in April
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 82 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2019 with 171 mm, the driest 2007 with 9 mm. Humidity averages 76%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 13.5°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 12.1°C to 15.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.9°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:25 and sets about 19:56 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 55%.
Is April a good time to visit Venice?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Venice on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.
Comfortable for walking, cool when you stop
April's daytime temperatures suit walking without summer heat, but do not pack as though every afternoon will feel warm. The warmest days reach 20°C or more, while the coldest nights fall to 5.5°C or below. A light jumper beneath a jacket gives you flexibility as the temperature changes, and long trousers are a more useful default than shorts. For an evening outside, keep that warmer layer with you rather than relying on the afternoon's sunshine. This month suits travellers who prefer mild conditions and do not mind dressing for cool mornings; it is less convincing if you want to spend long evenings outdoors in light clothing.
Leave room in your plans for rain
Rain is a meaningful part of the April trade-off, not something to dismiss because the weather is mild. Bring a waterproof jacket and shoes you are comfortable wearing in wet conditions, and keep outdoor plans flexible rather than tying them to a particular day. There are about 6 hours of sunshine within 13.3 hours of daylight, so you have a generous window for being out, but daylight does not mean clear skies throughout. Use brighter spells for longer walks and leave yourself an indoor alternative when it turns wet. April works best if occasional changes of plan will not spoil the trip.
A little perspective
Venice through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1°C | 1.5°C | 9.4°C | 3.5 | 60 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 8.7°C | 2.0°C | 8.3°C | 4.4 | 62 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 12.3°C | 5.1°C | 9.8°C | 5.4 | 69 | 8 | 0% |
| AprilSelected | 16.3°C | 8.9°C | 13.5°C | 6.0 | 82 | 10 | 0% |
| May | 20.8°C | 13.5°C | 18.4°C | 6.8 | 93 | 10 | 7% |
| Junebest | 24.8°C | 17.6°C | 22.9°C | 8.2 | 77 | 9 | 47% |
| Julybest | 27.2°C | 19.9°C | 25.5°C | 9.1 | 60 | 8 | 82% |
| Augustbest | 27.4°C | 20.2°C | 25.9°C | 8.3 | 82 | 8 | 80% |
| September | 22.7°C | 16.1°C | 22.6°C | 6.5 | 120 | 10 | 22% |
| October | 17.8°C | 12.0°C | 18.8°C | 4.6 | 118 | 11 | 0% |
| November | 12.5°C | 7.2°C | 15.1°C | 3.3 | 125 | 11 | 0% |
| December | 8.0°C | 2.6°C | 11.8°C | 3.5 | 79 | 9 | 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
- Sea
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A little more detail
Venice in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Venice hot in April?
Venice is mild in April: the average daytime high is 16.3°C and nights average 8.9°C. Days over 25°C are rare in April.
Can you swim in the sea in Venice in April?
The sea around Venice averages 13.5°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 12°C to 15°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Venice in April?
Venice sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 82 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 (171 mm) and the driest was 2007 (9 mm).
How sunny is Venice in April?
Venice gets around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Venice compare with the UK in April?
Venice is on average 2.8°C warmer than London by day in April (16.3°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Venice?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Venice reached 24.7°C on 2018-04-20, and the coldest night dropped to -0.6°C on 2003-04-08.
Is Venice warmer than London in April?
Yes, but the difference is modest rather than a switch to summer. Venice's average daytime high is 16.3°C, compared with London's 13.5°C. Expect milder afternoons on average, while still bringing layers for cool evenings and wet weather.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming?
The sea averages 13.5°C in April, which is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. Even the warmer end of its usual range, 15°C, remains cold. Choose April for a city break, not for a holiday built around sea swimming.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 12 min, making Venice a short-haul option. That makes it practical for a shorter break, but the weather is still mild and changeable rather than a reliable dose of heat.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Venice. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 1.5 km from that point. 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