Rome vs Milan

Rome and Milan are closely matched in April. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Milan is the stronger choice in April. Rome receives 5 more hours 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.

Milan averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°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.

Milan sees 60 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Milan the drier option by 6 rain days and 18 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.