Where should I travel in April?
April is one of the best months for city breaks and active trips in southern Europe. It's warm, green and not yet peak season.
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5 ideas for travelling in April
01Photo: FeaturedPics · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Rome, Italy
Pleasant temperatures for walking between the sights. Book museums well ahead, especially around Easter.
02Photo: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Mallorca, Spain
Spring is peak season for cycling and hiking in the Tramuntana mountains, before the summer beach crowds.
03Photo: C messier · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Crete, Greece
Mountains and gorges in bloom, and the towns are quiet. The sea is still cool, so think hiking rather than beach holiday.
04Photo: Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Kyoto, Japan
Cherry blossom usually runs from late March to early April. Very popular, so book early.
05Photo: Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Morocco
Spring is good for a road trip from Marrakech across the Atlas mountains towards the desert, before it gets too hot.
Where is it warm in April?
In April it's warm in most of southern Europe and Morocco, but the sea is still cool. For proper beach warmth, go further – for example to the Canary Islands or a tropical destination in its dry season.
12 of the 28 destinations typically reach at least 25 degrees by day in April.
- 30°+
- 25–29°
- 20–24°
- Below 20°
| Destination | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat · Oman | 34° | 25° | 27° |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | 32° | 22° | 26° |
| Phuket · Thailand | 32° | 26° | 31° |
| Phu Quoc · Vietnam | 32° | 25° | 31° |
| The Gambia · West Africa | 30° | 22° | 26° |
| Galle · Sri Lanka | 30° | 25° | 31° |
| Cancún · Mexico | 30° | 24° | 27° |
| Bali · Indonesia | 29° | 24° | 29° |
| Hurghada · Egypt | 28° | 20° | 23° |
| Punta Cana · Dominican Republic | 28° | 24° | 27° |
| Miami · Florida, USA | 28° | 22° | 26° |
| Sal · Cape Verde | 26° | 20° | 23° |
| Gran Canaria · Canary Islands, Spain | 24° | 17° | 21° |
| Lanzarote · Canary Islands, Spain | 24° | 17° | 20° |
| Cyprus · Mediterranean | 24° | 14° | 19° |
Holidays in April: good to know
Easter moves from year to year and makes popular cities busy. Outside Easter week, April is often quiet and good value.
These ideas are general seasonal tips. Weather, opening times and prices vary from year to year, so check before you book.
Find your own match in April
We've already picked April. Wayoop asks about your budget, travel time and wishes and finds up to three destinations that suit you.