Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Venice | Rome | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 16°C (61°F) | 18°C (64°F)▲ | Rome |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 9°C (48°F)▲ | 8°C (46°F) | Venice |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days▲ | 11 days | Venice |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 82 mm | 78 mm▲ | Rome |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 17 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Rome |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Venice edges ahead as the better destination in April. Venice offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Rome sees 11 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Venice sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Rome is also comfortable at 18°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Venice is the stronger choice in April.
Venice reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Rome averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Venice receives approximately 82 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Rome sees 78 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Venice the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 16°C, lows of 9°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 18°C, lows of 8°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Venice | Rome | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 8d | 12°C | 9d |
| Feb | 9°C | 8d | 12°C | 9d |
| Mar | 12°C | 8d | 15°C | 9d |
| Apr | 16°C | 10d | 18°C | 11d |
| May | 21°C | 10d | 22°C | 9d |
| Jun | 25°C | 9d | 27°C | 5d |
| Jul | 27°C | 8d | 30°C | 4d |
| Aug | 27°C | 9d | 31°C | 4d |
| Sep | 23°C | 10d | 25°C | 9d |
| Oct | 18°C | 11d | 21°C | 11d |
| Nov | 13°C | 11d | 16°C | 12d |
| Dec | 8°C | 8d | 12°C | 11d |
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