Venice in April
Mild, green and before the big summer crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is one of the best months to visit Venice.
April offers Venice at a comfortable temperature with manageable crowds outside Easter week itself. Festa di San Marco on 25 April adds a local touch, with the tradition of giving a rose (bocolo) to loved ones.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 9–17°C
- Mild and often sunny, with scattered spring rain
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate — busier around Easter, manageable the rest of the month
- Prices
- €€
- Moderate
+Comfortable weather + manageable crowds
–Easter week brings a short, sharp crowd spike
My tip for April
Book ahead if your trip includes Easter weekend, and expect queues at St Mark’s Basilica even outside peak summer.
- Walking
- Photography
- Festa di San Marco
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Venice, 3rd for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Venice in April
In April Venice averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 70 mm of rain or snow over 8 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C); the wettest month is May.
- Average high
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Average low
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 70 mm
- Wet days
- 8
Climate data: Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Venice in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Venice?
- April is one of the best months to visit Venice. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Venice overall (3 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Comfortable weather + manageable crowds. The main downside: Easter week brings a short, sharp crowd spike.
- What is the weather like in Venice in April?
- Average highs are around 17°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 70 mm of rain or snow over roughly 8 wet days. Mild and often sunny, with scattered spring rain. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Venice crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate — busier around Easter, manageable the rest of the month. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Venice in April?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Moderate. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Venice?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (April ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Ready to book April in Venice?
Comfortable weather + manageable crowds
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