Rome and Florence are close in April. Rome averages 8–20°C with high crowds; Florence 7–18°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Rome and Florence
The verdict for April
Excellent spring conditions
+Excellent spring weather and ideal conditions for exploring Rome on foot.
–Easter and spring tourism can make the major sights very busy.
Rome at its most beautiful — if you book the big sights ahead.
Florence at its most balanced — mild, lively and not yet overrun.
+Excellent weather + Scoppio del Carro
–Easter week brings a short, sharp spike in crowds
April is arguably Florence’s best all-round month. The weather is comfortable for walking all day, the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino festival begins, and on Easter Sunday the Scoppio del Carro fireworks cart draws crowds to the Duomo. Outside Easter week itself, the city still feels manageable.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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