Month guide · Naples · Italy
Naples in April
What April is really like in Naples: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Naples. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Pleasant and green, ideal for Pompeii and Vesuvius before the heat; Easter is busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Naples: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (16°C (61°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:24
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:42
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild, green and increasingly sunny, with Easter traditions and the islands reopening; the best weather for Pompeii and Vesuvius.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Easter, with pastiera cakes in every bakery (March or April)
- Liberation Day — public holiday (25 April)
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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Religious site · Centro Storico
Naples Cathedral and the Treasure of San Gennaro
The Gothic cathedral contains the baroque Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro, where a vial of the saint's blood is said to liquefy three times a year.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Art
- Architecture
Architecture · Via Toledo
Toledo metro art station
Buy a single metro ticket and ride the escalators down to see the light cone from below.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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Neighbourhood · Quartieri Spagnoli and Via Toledo
Quartieri Spagnoli
A grid of narrow streets laid out in the 16th century for Spanish soldiers, with washing lines, street shrines, tiny shops and murals, including the large Diego Maradona mural in Largo Maradona, now a pilgrimage site for football fans.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Food
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Religious site · Centro Storico
Santa Chiara and its majolica cloister
The church is free; pay for the cloister and museum, one of the calmest spaces in the historic centre.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 9°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Naples?
One of the best months to visit Naples, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Naples?
It is one of the best months to visit Naples. Pleasant and green, ideal for Pompeii and Vesuvius before the heat; Easter is busy.
+How warm is Naples in April?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Naples in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.