Month guide · Florence · Italy
Florence in April
What April is really like in Florence: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Florence. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Terraces fill and the wisteria flowers in the Bardini Garden late in the month; Easter and school trips make the big sights busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Florence: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (16°C (61°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:58
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom, wisteria and irises in the gardens, comfortable walking temperatures and the Easter Scoppio del Carro; busy from Easter onwards.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Scoppio del Carro — a cart of fireworks set off outside the Duomo (Easter Sunday)
- Maggio Musicale Fiorentino — opera and concert festival (usually from late April into June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Museum · Piazza del Duomo
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
The cathedral museum displays the originals removed from the Duomo complex for protection: Ghiberti's gilded Gates of Paradise and the north doors from the Baptistery, the Pietà Michelangelo carved for his own tomb, and Donatello's wooden Penitent Magdalene.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Oltrarno
Basilica of Santo Spirito
Visit in the morning, then browse the stalls on the piazza and have coffee on its benches.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Art
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Uffizi riverfront
Museo Galileo
Beside the Uffizi on the Arno, Museo Galileo displays the Medici scientific collections: Galileo's two surviving telescopes, the lens with which he discovered Jupiter's moons, astrolabes, giant globes and, in a glass reliquary, the middle finger of his right hand.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Off the beaten path
Market · San Lorenzo
Mercato Centrale
Shop downstairs in the morning when the traders are busiest, then eat upstairs, which stays open into the evening.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 8°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Florence?
One of the best months to visit Florence, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Florence?
It is one of the best months to visit Florence. Terraces fill and the wisteria flowers in the Bardini Garden late in the month; Easter and school trips make the big sights busy.
+How warm is Florence in April?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Florence in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.