April in Rome is a real spring, along with the number of sunny days, the number of tourists who want to see the capital of Italy bright, blooming and cheerful is increasing. The middle of spring is considered the beginning of the tourist season: clear, sunny weather is the best suited for long walks along Roman streets and squares, visiting architectural sights and historical monuments. A few cloudy days in Rome in April can be devoted to visiting museums or exhibitions - there are a lot of them in the Eternal City.
Rome Weather April
Spring weather pleases with warmth - the temperature in Rome in April reaches + 20C in the daytime, at night the thermometer can drop to + 9C. It should be remembered that these indications are average, they can fluctuate both in one direction and in the other direction. Therefore, on a trip, take care of warm clothing: in the evenings and in cloudy weather, you will certainly need a warm sweater or light jacket.
April weather is perfect for exploring the city.
Rome Weather April not too rainy, especially when compared with the winter months. However, several days with rains and thunderstorms are required. Unlike January or February, April rains are short-lived - after a few hours the clouds dissipate, and a bright spring sun reappears in the sky.
- The average daily temperature in Rome in April +18 C
- The average night temperature in Rome in April +9 C
- Number of rainy days - 6
Things to do
The beginning of April marks the beginning of a true spring in Rome: an incredibly bright and colorful festival is taking place in the city Festa della primavera - Spring Festival. The Spanish Steps for the holiday are decorated with hundreds of pots with blooming bright pink azaleas, and in the Plaza de España, from which the staircase originates, various entertainment events are organized - performances by singers, dancers, musicians.
April 1 fun reigns in Rome - energetic and cheerful Italians celebrateFool's Day, which here, as in several neighboring European countries, is called April Fools Day. On this April day, it is customary to arrange funny pranks and make fun of friends, work colleagues, neighbors, acquaintances and even not very familiar people.
On the Spring Festival, the Spanish Steps are decorated with hundreds of blooming azaleas
April 21, the Romans celebrate city birthday. Preparations for the celebration begin in a few days - a contest is held for girls "Goddess of Rome", the winner of which is the most beautiful and feminine resident of the City. The main prize of the competition is the opportunity to go around Rome at the beginning of the Historical motorcade, in which both the inhabitants of Rome and tourists, dressed in costumes of the ancient Romans, participate.
By tradition, on the City Day, demonstrative gladiatorial fights, horse races, fairs, as well as a costume performance by Palilia, are dedicated to the goddess Palez, the patroness of cattle breeders and farmers. Theatrical performance takes place at the Temple of Hercules.
On the day of the city, the contest "Goddess of Rome"
On the day of the founding of Rome, the grand opening of the main city gates is staged, which are openly open for everyone. Despite the fact that City Day is not a public holiday, numerous Roman museums on this day open their doors to visitors for free. Walks with music and dancing continue on the streets and squares of Rome until the morning.
April 25 in Rome celebrate a very important holiday for the country -Day of the liberation of Italy from fascism. On the streets of the city are solemn demonstrations and parades - quite spectacular events that attract a lot of spectators.
On the foundation day of Rome, costume shows are held in the city
The main Christian holiday - Easter, which does not have an exact date, often falls in April (Easter dates in Italy 2012-2025 can be found in this article).Easter in Rome celebrated on a grand scale, ceremonies begin a week before the holiday - Palm Sunday, which in Italy is called Palmov.
Believers gather at the church, where the minister blesses the palm and olive branches they brought, which they then store at home as a symbol of peace and prosperity or give to relatives and friends. On Easter Sunday, the main celebration takes place in the Vatican - the pope celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Square, and then addresses the city and the world from the balcony of the cathedral.
Since Rome is experiencing a real invasion on Easter, and many tourists are trying to combine the “pleasant with the useful”, especially long lines lined up for Roman sights - already in great demand. Significantly save time and avoid queuing for hours by buying tickets to the most popular Roman sites online.
The easiest way to do this is through the popular online service below. BlogoItaliano wrote more about such attractions here: Interesting places in Rome where you can buy tickets online.
And on this site you can buy train tickets to hit the road to Florence for a day - the most popular route among American tourists, which is just beginning to be developed by "ours." For more details, see our article How to get from Rome to Florence and from Florence to Rome.
- On Easter in the Vatican, Pope celebrates Mass at St. Peter's Square.
Another way to spend interesting time is to hire a guide or join a group tour. Fortunately, the April weather in the Eternal City has long walks, and the excursion program is perhaps one of the most interesting not only in Europe, but also in the world.
Just keep in mind that the end of April is already the most tourist season, and therefore it makes sense to agree with the guide in advance. The same applies to Easter, when the city is awash with tourists "to the eyeballs." You can get details of the excursion program and individual guide prices from Lela, an expert on Rome, whom BlogoItaliano wrote about in detail in this article.
Rome in April. Summary
April in Rome, due to its comfortable weather conditions, is ideal for excursions around the city and its environs, walks in parks and squares, visits to exhibitions and museums. The weather in Rome in April is quite warm, so you can walk from morning to evening. But it’s not worth relaxing at all - sudden rains occur in April, warm and short in spring.
Festive celebrations and events will not leave time for boredom - spring Roman holidays will present many pleasant emotions and impressions.
From Rome on Easter to Florence
When planning a trip, you should know that this month is the beginning of the tourist season, so hotel prices are no longer as attractive as in February or March. A significant jump in prices is observed during the Easter holidays - there are a lot of people wishing to meet Easter in Rome, so it is better to book tours in advance.
Many shops, shopping centers and museums are closed during the holidays, transport operates on an abbreviated schedule - this is also worth considering when organizing a trip.
Other useful articles
- Italy in April
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- How to get to Rome from Fiumicino Airport
- Borghese Gallery: Rome's most coveted and inaccessible museum
- Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums: Things to Know
Photos by: Hotel Alexis Rome, Sandra Whiteoak, Mi_ko, benevolens, Paul McCoubrie.
