Rome vs Florence

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Rome edges ahead as the better destination in April. Rome offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Florence sees 10 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Rome sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Florence is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in April. Rome receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Rome reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Florence averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.

Rome receives approximately 78 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Florence sees 82 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.