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Florence in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Florence in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Florence, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Florence in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Florence in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 14 rainy days and 82 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Florence has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Florence in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Florence for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +24°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +19°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +23°C.

Is Florence warm or cold in April?

Florence is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +14°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +6°C to +9°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Florence:

Climate in Florence in April

Florence weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+14°C+18°C+22°C
Min. temperature
-11°C-1°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+31°C+36°C
Rainfall
75 mm82 mm73 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
68%68%68%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
1089
Cloudy days
866
Rainy days
131413
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +14°C to +18°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 75 mm to 82 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in March to 8 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Florence in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Florence is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Florence based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 47% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 86 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Florence wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Florence?

This is the weather in Florence in April 2023:
1 April
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+21°C
2 April
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+19°C
3 April
☀️
+17°C
4 April
☀️
+12°C
5 April
☀️
+13°C
6 April
☀️
+16°C
7 April
☀️
+17°C
8 April
🌧️
+18°C
9 April
☀️
+17°C
10 April
☀️
+18°C
11 April
☀️
+17°C
12 April
☁️
+19°C
13 April
🌧️
+16°C
14 April
☁️
+16°C
15 April
🌧️
+19°C
16 April
☀️
+19°C
17 April
☀️
+17°C
18 April
☀️
+18°C
19 April
☀️
+22°C
20 April
☀️
+20°C
21 April
☀️
+22°C
22 April
☀️
+24°C
23 April
☀️
+24°C
24 April
🌧️
+20°C
25 April
☁️
+20°C
26 April
☀️
+22°C
27 April
☀️
+23°C
28 April
☀️
+22°C
29 April
🌧️
+21°C
30 April
☀️
+23°C
In April 2023 Florence had 21 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Florence climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Florence in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+17°C) and the highest in 2022 (+22°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 499 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1440 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Florence in April:

Is April a good time to visit Florence?

April is a really good time to go to Florence. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Florence.

Can you sunbathe in Florence in April?

April has mild temperatures in Florence. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Florence rainy in April?

Florence is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Florence in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Florence in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Florence

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Florence, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.