Where to go in April
April is a gentle month in much of the Northern Hemisphere and a dry, warm one around the equator and in the Southern Hemisphere's autumn. Cape Verde leads the rankings with highs of 22.5°C and no rain days at all, while Morocco, Jordan and Israel all sit in the low-to-mid 20s with only a few rain days each. Mexico reaches 28°C, and Yemen climbs even higher to 28.7°C. In Europe, Spain, Cyprus and Italy offer spring warmth between 18°C and 25°C, though Spain and Italy still see around 9 rain days. Conditions turn tough in parts of Asia and the Americas: Thailand hits 37°C, India 38.3°C, and El Salvador 33.1°C with 13.8 rain days. The Faroe Islands stay cool at 6.9°C with nearly 16 rain days, showing how wide April's range really is.
Top picks
Best places to go in April
Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.
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1.Cape Verde
10.0/10Africa
Score of 10, no rain days, 22.5°C high and 11.3 hours of sun for warm, dry days.
- High / low
- 23°C / 21°C
- Rain days
- 0
- Sun daily
- 11.3 hrs
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2.Morocco
9.4/10Africa
Scores 9.4, with warm 23.2°C highs, light 10mm rain and nearly 12 hours of sun.
- High / low
- 23°C / 10°C
- Rain days
- 3
- Sun daily
- 11.9 hrs
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3.Jordan
9.3/10Asia
Top score of 9.3, with highs near 24°C, lows of 12°C, and just 3 rainy days.
- High / low
- 24°C / 12°C
- Rain days
- 3
- Sun daily
- 12.0 hrs
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4.Israel
9.2/10Asia
Scores 9.2, with mild 23.6°C highs, low rainfall of 17mm and nearly 12 hours of sunshine daily.
- High / low
- 24°C / 12°C
- Rain days
- 4
- Sun daily
- 11.8 hrs
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5.Mexico
8.6/10Americas
Highs around 28°C, rain on about 2 days.
- High / low
- 28°C / 12°C
- Rain days
- 2
- Sun daily
- 11.8 hrs
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6.Cyprus
8.5/10Europe
Score of 8.5, days reach 25.1°C with only 5.2 rain days and 11.5 sun hours.
- High / low
- 25°C / 12°C
- Rain days
- 5
- Sun daily
- 11.5 hrs
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7.Spain
8.5/10Europe
Scores 8.5 as spring warmth builds, highs of 19.1°C and lows of 7.4°C with increasing sun hours (10.8).
- High / low
- 19°C / 7°C
- Rain days
- 9
- Sun daily
- 10.8 hrs
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8.Zimbabwe
8.5/10Africa
Highs around 25°C, rain on about 7 days.
- High / low
- 25°C / 14°C
- Rain days
- 7
- Sun daily
- 9.8 hrs
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9.Bahamas
8.4/10Americas
Highs around 27°C, rain on about 12 days, sea 26°C.
- High / low
- 27°C / 23°C
- Rain days
- 12
- Sun daily
- 11.5 hrs
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10.Gibraltar
8.2/10Europe
Highs around 18°C, rain on about 9 days.
- High / low
- 18°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 9
- Sun daily
- 10.9 hrs
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11.United States
8.2/10Americas
Scores 8.2, with warm 21°C highs, cool 8°C lows and decent sun at 10 hours a day.
- High / low
- 21°C / 8°C
- Rain days
- 9
- Sun daily
- 10.0 hrs
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12.Yemen
8.2/10Asia
Highs around 29°C, rain on about 2 days.
- High / low
- 29°C / 17°C
- Rain days
- 2
- Sun daily
- 11.8 hrs
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13.Australia
8.1/10Oceania
Top score of 8.1, with mild highs of 22°C, only 9.9 rain days and sea temp still 22°C.
- High / low
- 22°C / 15°C
- Rain days
- 10
- Sun daily
- 9.4 hrs
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14.New Zealand
7.7/10Oceania
Mild autumn weather at 19.6°C high, only 95mm rain and a strong 7.7 score.
- High / low
- 20°C / 15°C
- Rain days
- 12
- Sun daily
- 9.0 hrs
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15.Tonga
7.1/10Oceania
Highs around 27°C, rain on about 12 days.
- High / low
- 27°C / 26°C
- Rain days
- 12
- Sun daily
- 9.6 hrs
April
Warm & sunny
Highs of 24 °C or more and few rainy days.
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Mexico 8.6/10Highs 28°C · 2 rain days
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Cyprus 8.5/10Highs 25°C · 5 rain days
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Yemen 8.2/10Highs 29°C · 2 rain days
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Cuba 8.1/10Highs 28°C · 6 rain days
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Egypt 8.1/10Highs 30°C · 0 rain days
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Gambia 8.0/10Highs 30°C · 0 rain days
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Bahrain 7.1/10Highs 31°C · 1 rain days
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Kuwait 6.8/10Highs 32°C · 2 rain days
April
Short-haul from Europe
Within about 3,500 km of central Europe.
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Morocco 9.4/10Highs 23°C · 3 rain days
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Jordan 9.3/10Highs 24°C · 3 rain days
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Israel 9.2/10Highs 24°C · 4 rain days
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Cyprus 8.5/10Highs 25°C · 5 rain days
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Spain 8.5/10Highs 19°C · 9 rain days
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Gibraltar 8.2/10Highs 18°C · 9 rain days
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Italy 8.2/10Highs 20°C · 9 rain days
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Algeria 8.1/10Highs 20°C · 8 rain days
Honest advice
Toughest weather in April
Places where the weather is usually at its worst this month.
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Thailand 1.8/10
Very hot: highs around 37 °C.
For better weather, try Hong Kong · 7.0/10 · highs 25°C
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Faroe Islands 2.0/10
Wet month: rain on about 16 days.
For better weather, try France · 7.6/10 · highs 17°C
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El Salvador 2.2/10
Wet month: rain on about 14 days.
For better weather, try Costa Rica · 7.0/10 · highs 23°C
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Kenya 2.8/10
Wet month: rain on about 13 days.
For better weather, try Ethiopia · 7.0/10 · highs 23°C
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India 3.0/10
Very hot: highs around 38 °C.
For better weather, try Nepal · 7.3/10 · highs 27°C
Side by side
April weather comparison: top 10 destinations
Average weather of each destination's main city this month, and our month score out of 10.
| Destination | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Sun hrs/day | Sea temp | April score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde | 23°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 11.3 hrs | – | 10.0 |
| Morocco | 23°C | 10°C | 10 mm | 11.9 hrs | – | 9.4 |
| Jordan | 24°C | 12°C | 11 mm | 12.0 hrs | – | 9.3 |
| Israel | 24°C | 12°C | 17 mm | 11.8 hrs | – | 9.2 |
| Mexico | 28°C | 12°C | 10 mm | 11.8 hrs | – | 8.6 |
| Cyprus | 25°C | 12°C | 27 mm | 11.5 hrs | – | 8.5 |
| Spain | 19°C | 7°C | 59 mm | 10.8 hrs | Inland | 8.5 |
| Zimbabwe | 25°C | 14°C | 39 mm | 9.8 hrs | Inland | 8.5 |
| Bahamas | 27°C | 23°C | 49 mm | 11.5 hrs | 26°C | 8.4 |
| Gibraltar | 18°C | 13°C | 70 mm | 10.9 hrs | Inland | 8.2 |
FAQ
Travelling in April
Where is warm in April?
Mexico and Yemen are the warmest picks, with highs of 28°C and 28.7°C. Cape Verde stays close behind at 22.5°C and sees no rain days at all. Jordan, Israel and Cyprus all sit around 23-25°C with under four rain days, making them reliably warm and dry this month.
Is Thailand good in April?
No, it scores only 1.8 out of 10 for April. Highs hit 37°C, making it one of the hottest spots on the list, and there are still 8.7 rain days despite the heat. Travellers who prefer cooler, drier conditions will find better options elsewhere this month.
What is the toughest weather in April?
The Faroe Islands have the hardest April weather, scoring just 2 out of 10. Highs only reach 6.9°C, sea temperature is 7.1°C, and rain falls on 15.9 days, nearly every other day. This suits travellers who want cold, wet northern conditions rather than sunshine.
Is Spain good in April?
Yes, Spain scores 8.5 out of 10 for April. Highs average 19.1°C, which is mild rather than hot, and there are 9 rain days, so some showers are likely. It works well for travellers who want comfortable temperatures without full summer heat.
Where has the best beach weather in April?
The Bahamas offers the warmest sea temperature on the list at 25.5°C, with highs of 27°C, though it has 11.7 rain days. Australia also has warm sea water at 22°C with fewer rain days, 9.9, and a high of 22.4°C for a drier beach option.