What is the weather like in Italy in the spring?

The weather in Italy in the spring is most unpredictable – especially at the end of March and in April. But then, in May, the sun starts to come out and temperatures rise – so you could say it gets nicer and warmer. However, there are some big differences between the north and the south of the country.

In March, the temperatures in Rome can reach 17°C during the day (62°F) and during the night it can go down to 6 °C (43 °F). On average, it rains about 7 days in March. In April, Rome starts to get milder with higher temperatures of 19 °C (66°FF) and lows of °C (48°F). Also, April tends to be a little bit rainier than March, with 8 days in a month of rain on average. Now, fast forward to May, and in Rome it can be rather ideal with high temperatures of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 13°C (5°F) and only 5 days of rain on average. In fact, May is one of our favourite months to visit Rome.

In Florence, temperatures are very similar to Romee, with high temperatures in March of 16 °C (60 °F) and low temperatures of 5 °C (41°F). In April, you can expect highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F). And in May, temperatures in Florence will experience highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 12C (54°F)

Now, let’s look at Venice. The temperatures in March can reach highs of 13 °C (55°FF) and lows of 4 °C (39°F) with an average of 5 days of rain in the month. So you can see that you would need warm clothes if you visit Venice in March. In April, the high temperature can reach 17 °C (62.6 °F) in Venice, while the low temperature in April is around 8°CC (46 °F) with an average precipitation of 7 days in the month. In May, the temperatures in Venice climb to 2°C (71°F6) during the day and lows of 13 °C (55°FF) at night, with 8 days of rain on average in May. 

If you look at Naples and Pompeii, temperatures in March are between 17 °C (62.6 °F) during the day and 8°CC (46 °F) at night, with an average of 6 days of rain in the month. In April temperatures in Naples are very comfortable with highs of 20°C (68 F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) with an average of 6 days of rain during the month. In May, temperatures in Naples can reach highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 14 °C (57°F) at night, with only 4 days of rain during the month. So you can see that if you want to visit Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, the end of April and the beginning of May are almost perfect months!

What should I bring to Italy in the spring?

After looking at the temperatures, let’s see what you should pack for Italy in the spring. First, st you should bring warm clothes, especially for the evening. A jacket, or better a rain jacket, is very important to have because it might rain in the spring. Also, bring comfortable shoes for walking that are also good on the train, just in case. In March and April you will not need to bring shorts, while in May you might need them. Also, it is very unlikely that you’ll go to the beach in the spring, so beachwear is not necessary  – unless your hotel has a covered pool. Also, if you want to know more about what to pack for Italy.

Prices in the spring are still very good.

Prices for hotels and flights are not at their highest in the spring, especially between the beginning of March and the beginning of April. During this period, you can find a few deals for hotels and flights that you will not find in the summer. There is one exception – in Venice, but we will talk about that later on. Also, in the spring, you don’t have to compete with a lot of tourists for hotels, making it easier to find availability. 

Cities in Italy in the spring are less crowded..

March and April, usually up to Easter, are considered low season in Italy the number of tourists in cities is much less than during peak season. In fact, during these months you will have to deal mostly with local anand European, while in May tourism from North America and Asia picks up. For this reason, visiting Italy in the Spring allows you to visit cities without them being overcrowded. 

Also, it is much easier to find tables at restaurants and tickets for attractions. Speaking of attractions, even though there are fewer tourists in the spring, we still recommend that you book your skip-the-line tickets in advance. This is especially important for the most famous attractions like the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, the Doge Palace in Venice, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Pompeii and so on. In fact, these attractions get sold out even during the off-season, especially because during these periods, most places have shorter hours of operation. 

Nature in Italy is beautiful in the spring.

Nature is in full bloom in the spring and if you are visiting some more rural areas you will see all the trees in full bloom. Alson major cities, you will be able to see a lot of flowers in public parks and around some of the main landmarks. You won’t be able to see this in any other season in Italy, so keep this in mind. 

Some special events are only in the spring.

Visiting Italy in the spring gives you the opportunity to participate in some great events. One of the most important ones, especially in Venice, is Carnevale. If you have never heard of Carnevale in Venice, this is once in a lifetime event that we strongly recommend you visit. And by the way that is why earlier we said that hotels in venice in March can be pretty busy.

For Easter, there are a lot of celebrations all over Italy, with some very interesting processions, sometimes with some elaborate ancient costumes, that are totally worth seeing. 

 Also in the spring, new wines are launched, so if you are thinking about going wine tasting in Tuscany, in Piedmont or anywhere else in Italy, the spring is an excellent time to go. By the wawaywe left a few links in the description for some great wine tasting tours.

We hope you enjoyed this article, if you have any questions do not hesitate to leave a comment.

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