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Venice in April 2027: Weather, Sunset Rides and Gondolas
Updated October 27, 2026
Quick answer
Venice in April is mild and light until late: the average high is 16.3°C, the low 8.9°C, and the sun sets around 19:55 by mid-month. From April the whole €90 day-fare window, 09:00 to 19:00, is in daylight, and a sunset ride falls in the €110 evening fare after 19:00. Rain comes on about 10 days (81 mm). In 2026 April was also when the city's day-tripper access fee began, on weekends and holidays from 3 April; the 2027 calendar was not yet published.
April at a glance
Crowds: high- High
- 16.3°C
- Low
- 8.9°C
- Rain
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
Sunrise 06:25, sunset 19:55 on 15 April (13.5 hours of daylight). The €90 day fare (09:00-19:00) is all daylight; sunset falls in the €110 evening fare.
Climate data: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991-2020 (MRI_AGCM3_2_S) for the Grand Canal, via src/data/entity-context.json; daylight computed for 15 April
What is the weather like in Venice in April?
April is properly spring. The climate normals give an average high of 16.3°C and an average low of 8.9°C, about four degrees warmer than March. Rain falls more often, on about 10 days, for roughly 81 mm in the month, so a wet day during your stay is likely. A light jacket covers the afternoon; an evening ride needs one more layer.
Sunset gondola rides in April: day fare or evening fare?
On 15 April the sun rises at 06:25 and sets at 19:55, giving about 13.5 hours of daylight. This is the first month in which the whole day-fare window is in daylight: €90 for 30 minutes from 09:00 to 19:00. It is also the first month in which sunset falls after 19:00, so a ride timed for the sunset costs the evening fare of €110 for 35 minutes. If you want golden light at the day fare, start around 18:15 to 18:30. An evening gondola ride booked online fixes the start time; the gondola hours page explains the fare split.
Venice access fee in April: do you need to pay?
In 2026, day-trippers aged 14 and over paid an access fee on 60 set days between 3 April and 26 July, from 08:30 to 16:00: €5 if paid at least four days ahead, €10 later. The days fell on weekends, holidays and long weekends, starting with Easter. Overnight guests, who pay the hotel tourist tax, are exempt, as are residents, students and workers. The 2027 calendar and price had not been published on 27 October 2026. Details are on the Venice access fee page.
Holidays in Venice in April 2027
Easter falls in March in 2027 (28 and 29 March), so April 2027 has one national holiday: Liberation Day on 25 April. In Venice the same day is the feast of St Mark, the city's patron saint. Holidays do not change the gondola fare, which the city sets per boat for the whole year, but they are among the days the city chose for the access fee in 2026.
Is a gondola ride worth it in Venice in April?
Yes. Mild afternoons, long days and a full day-fare window in daylight make April one of the easiest months for a ride. One or two people can book a seat on a shared gondola ride; a family or group usually pays less per head with a private gondola. For what the fare covers, see the gondola ride price.
What to bring in April
- ✓ A light jacket and a warmer layer for an evening ride
- ✓ A compact umbrella for about 10 wet days in the month
- ✓ Sunglasses: the sun is high on the water by mid-afternoon
- ✓ Proof of your access-fee payment if you visit for the day on a fee day
Daylight and public holidays, month by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | Public holidays 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:46 | 16:52 | 9.1 h | New Year's Day (1), Epiphany (6) |
| February | 07:13 | 17:36 | 10.4 h | — |
| March | 06:24 | 18:15 | 11.9 h | — |
| April | 06:25 | 19:55 | 13.5 h | Easter Sunday (5), Easter Monday (6), Liberation Day (25) |
| May | 05:40 | 20:33 | 14.9 h | International Workers Day (1) |
| June | 05:21 | 21:00 | 15.7 h | Republic Day (2) |
| July | 05:36 | 20:56 | 15.3 h | — |
| August | 06:11 | 20:19 | 14.1 h | Assumption Day (15) |
| September | 06:48 | 19:23 | 12.6 h | — |
| October | 07:26 | 18:26 | 11 h | St. Francis of Assisi's Day (4) |
| November | 07:09 | 16:41 | 9.5 h | All Saints Day (1) |
| December | 07:43 | 16:27 | 8.7 h | Immaculate Conception (8), Christmas Day (25), St. Stephen's Day (26) |
Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month at 45.442, 12.326 (Europe/Rome), sea-level horizon. Computed, not observed; within a few minutes. Holidays: national public holidays (IT) from Nager.Date; banks and some attractions may close or run holiday hours.
Venice Gondola in April
Crowds: high- High
- 16.3°C
- Low
- 8.9°C
- Rain
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
Busy: book ahead and go early.
Climate: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020 (MRI_AGCM3_2_S)
Frequently asked questions
Is April a good time to visit Venice?
Yes for a gondola ride: highs average 16.3°C, daylight runs to about 19:55 and the whole €90 day-fare window is in daylight. Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.
Do I need to pay the Venice access fee in April?
In 2026 day-trippers aged 14 and over paid it on set April days from 3 April, €5 ahead or €10 later. Overnight guests are exempt. The 2027 dates were not published on 27 October 2026.
What time is sunset in Venice in April?
Around 19:55 in mid-April, with sunrise at about 06:25.
Is a sunset gondola ride more expensive in April?
Yes, if it starts after 19:00: the evening fare is €110 for 35 minutes, against €90 for 30 minutes by day. Starting by about 18:30 keeps you on the day fare.
What holidays are there in Venice in April 2027?
Liberation Day on 25 April, which in Venice is also the feast of St Mark, the patron saint. Easter falls in March in 2027.
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