Month guide · Venice · Italy
Venice in April
What April is really like in Venice: 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 Venice. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Spring sunshine and showers, with Easter and the 25 April holiday bringing large crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Venice: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (13°C (55°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:25
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:56
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild days and blossom on the islands; Easter, 25 April and May weekends are crowded, and the Biennale opens.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Festa di San Marco — men give women a red rosebud (25 April)
- La Biennale exhibitions usually open (April or May)
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.
Island · Northern lagoon
Murano
Venetian glassmakers were moved to Murano in 1291, and furnaces still operate here.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Shopping
- Art
- History
Island · Northern lagoon
Torcello
Reach it from Burano by a short ferry ride and climb the bell tower for the lagoon view.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Art
- Nature
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Historic site · Cannaregio
Jewish Ghetto
Established in 1516, the Venetian Ghetto gave the world the word 'ghetto', from the foundry (getto) that once stood here.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
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Architecture · San Marco
La Fenice opera house
Even a seat high in the gallery for an opera or concert is worth it for the atmosphere; dress smartly.
- Time needed
- 45-minute tour; 3-hour performance
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 17°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 Venice?
One of the best months to visit Venice, 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 Venice?
It is one of the best months to visit Venice. Spring sunshine and showers, with Easter and the 25 April holiday bringing large crowds.
+How warm is Venice in April?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Venice in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.