Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Rome | New York | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F)▲ | 15°C (59°F) | Rome |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 17°C (63°F)▲ | 6°C (43°F) | Rome |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 2 days▲ | 11 days | Rome |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 27 mm▲ | 91 mm | Rome |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 6h/day | 9h/day▲ | New York |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 20 km/h | Rome |
Rome and New York 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 26°C. New York is also comfortable at 15°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in April. New York receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Rome reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
New York averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 11°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Rome receives approximately 27 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during April. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.
New York sees 91 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 9 rain days and 64 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 26°C, lows of 17°C, 2 rain days
Highs of 15°C, lows of 6°C, 11 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Rome | New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 16°C | 6d | 4°C | 9d |
| Feb | 19°C | 5d | 5°C | 9d |
| Mar | 22°C | 4d | 9°C | 10d |
| Apr | 26°C | 2d | 15°C | 11d |
| May | 28°C | 1d | 21°C | 11d |
| Jun | 29°C | 1d | 26°C | 11d |
| Jul | 28°C | 1d | 29°C | 12d |
| Aug | 26°C | 2d | 28°C | 11d |
| Sep | 22°C | 4d | 24°C | 9d |
| Oct | 19°C | 5d | 18°C | 9d |
| Nov | 16°C | 6d | 12°C | 8d |
| Dec | 15°C | 7d | 6°C | 10d |
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