Vacation In Italy In April
Looking for an affordable vacation in Italy this spring? Read this guide for tips on going on a vacation in Italy in April .
I recommend going to Italy in April. I’ve been planning to go for a long time and I can’t wait to explore the country, culture and history. It’s going to be fun but I’m also nervous about traveling by myself for the first time. Hope everything goes well!
For those whodream of visiting Italy and who are forever looking for the perfect time to visit, you’re in luck. I’ve outlined the best time of year to go to Italy in this article. Whether you want the perfect vacation or are looking for the best time to immigrate to Italy, this article will help you with both of your goals.
Not only is Italy affordable, but it’s got a lot to offer. I’m going to highlight the 3 best places to visit during your stay so you don’t miss out on anything while budgeting and planning.
Visiting Italy in April: all you need to know to plan a trip! The best places to visit in April in Italy, when to book what, what to expect from the weather.
April is one of the best months to visit Italy, a lovely time when spring blossoms in full force bringing pleasant temperatures, flowers and fragrant air.
Vacation In Italy In April
An old Italian saying goes ‘Aprile, dolce dormire’ (April, sweet sleeping) and indeed, April in Italy is a month that wakes you want to go slow and rest.
This until it starts pouring with rain, when you want to find refuge as quickly as possible!
As sunny as April can be, this is still a spring month so changeable weather is a thing!
While layers and a portable umbrella are your best friend in April, I love traveling around Italy in at this time. This is all you need to plan a trip to Italy in April.
Please note: this is a seasonal travel guide about Italy in April, meant to help you decide the best time of the year for your visit. For official information and travel advisory that may affect your trip, please refer to your Government travel advisory. Check here for official info if traveling from US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand.
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Italy in April 2022: need to know
Several exceptional rules and regulations are in place in Italy for April 2022.
This may affect your ability to enter the country, the documents needed to do so, movement between regions, movements within a certain locality (local curfews are in place) and hospitality services including museums, restaurants and hotels.
Wearing of protective face masks is compulsory indoors and outdoors.
Please refer to the latest news for an up-to-date overview of the situation and always abide by local and national rules at all times.
Find official rules and info to enter Italy and once on Italian soil here
Italy in April: what you will find in this article
- Overview of weather in April in Italy
- April festivities and events in Italy
- Recommended places to visit in Italy in April
- April in Italy with kids
- What to book in advance for April in Italy
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The weather in Italy in April: what to expect
April is spring in Italy and while you will find variations in the exact temperatures depending where you are, you usually can expect mild to warm days and chilly but pleasant evenings.
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At a glance, the weather in Italy in April is:
| Name of the place | Temperature Low/High | Rainy days (average) |
| Milan, Lombardy | 10C/50F – 18C/64F | 8 |
| Venice, Veneto | 8C/46F – 17C/63F | 7 |
| Florence, Tuscany | 8C/46F – 19C/66F | 9 |
| Rome, Lazio | 9C/48F – 19C/66F | 8 |
| Amalfi, Campania | 15C/59F – 19C/66F | 13 |
| Palermo, Sicily | 13C/F – 19C/66F | 5 |
In practice, this means that you will still need a jacket, which you may even be able to take off in the middle of the day, but you can leave at home hats and gloves.
April festivities in Italy you need to know about
The main festivity you need to be aware of if visiting Italy in the month of April is Easter.
Easter holidays often fall in April. When this happens, you will find Easter affects the opening of some museums and the availability of public transport (service is usually reduced).
Eating out and basic sightseeing is usually not impacted however, places such as the Vatican Museums are closed on this day.
Italy sees celebrations for easter over 2 main days; Easter Sunday and Easter money. Easter Sunday is usually a day for lunch with friends and family and many restaurants will have special menus for Easter specialties for the occasion.
Easter Monday is traditionally a day for getaways out of the city, a day of picnic with friends. This is something you want to remember if you are planning on driving today: traffic in and out of main cities will be intense and the lakes and the beaches will be full.
The best places to visit in Italy in April
April is such a lovely month in Italy it is hard to pick the best destination for it as, truly, you can visit almost anywhere in April in Italy and find it lovely.
That said, some places are, I believe, even better than others.
Rome – the best city to visit in Italy in April
April brings very changeable weather to Rome however, it is one of my favorite months in the city!
Flowers are already in full bloom in Rome in April and all outdoor attractions from piazzas to the Colosseum and the Forum are simply delightful to explore.
Since I am from the city, I have more than a couple of tips to give you about visiting in April!
You can find my full guide to visiting Rome in April here
Venice in April
April is one of the best months to visit Venice.
After the damp cold of the winter and the exciting yet tiring crowds of the carnival, Venice is spring welcomes better temperatures and the canals in the sunshine in all their splendor
Piazza San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, Rialto but also Cannaregio can be wonderful at this time and, if you get a warm day, it can also be worth stretching to Lido, a lovely beach area in Venice with peculiar architecture.
The lagoon islands of Murano and Burano are also not to be missed at this time.
You can find our guides to Venice at the following links:
- How many days in Venice? Itinerary ideas
- The best places to stay in Venice
- What to eat in Venice
- Venice with kids (see below)