SeasonMapMatera (Sassi) weather in April
Italy
April in Matera: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Matera · #276 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Matera in April
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Matera climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 50 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Matera in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsHoly Week in the Sassi, Easter holidays in Italy, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Matera's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMatera's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Matera in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Holy Week in the Sassi
29 Mar – 6 AprEaster & Holy WeekCrowdedBook earlyTorchlit processions down through the cave quarters on the Thursday and Friday, in a town small enough that a few thousand visitors fill it. Rooms in the Sassi go early. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Matera — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Matera?
Matera in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Matera?
- April in Matera: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Matera on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Matera in April?
- In April, Matera averages a daily high of 18.7°C and a low of 9.2°C, with about 49.8 mm of rain over roughly 9.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Matera in April?
- Matera has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in April.
Other months in Matera
Warmer or cooler than Matera in April
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — April
Within 300 km: Positano's Hotels and ferries reopen around 20 Mar – 1 May, and Sorrento's Lemon harvest around 15 Feb – 31 May.