Where to go in April
April is a month of change. Spring arrives in the north and autumn in the south, so mild, dry weather is easy to find. Chile leads, with highs near 23°C and less than 1 rain day. Israel, Cyprus and Spain are warm but not hot, at 19°C to 24°C. Egypt reaches about 30°C with almost no rain. Zimbabwe and Zambia sit at 25°C to 27°C. Skip the places where heat and rain build up. Ghana gets about 18 rain days and 35°C, and Thailand hits 37°C. Kenya and El Salvador see 13 to 14 rain days. Austria is still cool, at 9°C with 15 rain days.
Top picks
Best places to go in April
Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.
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1.Chile
9.8/10Americas
Highs around 23°C, rain on about 1 days.
- High / low
- 23°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 1
- Sun daily
- 10.6 hrs
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2.Israel
9.2/10Asia
Scores 9.2, with highs near 24°C, lows of 12°C, 3.9 rain days and 11.8 hours of sun.
- High / low
- 24°C / 12°C
- Rain days
- 4
- Sun daily
- 11.8 hrs
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3.Cyprus
8.8/10Europe
Top score of 8.8. Mild days around 21.2°C, 11.5 hours of sun and only 6.1 rain days.
- High / low
- 21°C / 11°C
- Rain days
- 6
- Sun daily
- 11.5 hrs
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4.Spain
8.5/10Europe
Scores 8.5. Madrid is pleasant at 19°C with 10.8 sun hours, though rain falls on about 9 days.
- High / low
- 19°C / 7°C
- Rain days
- 9
- Sun daily
- 10.8 hrs
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5.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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6.Australia
8.2/10Oceania
Highs around 21°C, rain on about 6 days, sea 20°C.
- High / low
- 21°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 6
- Sun daily
- 9.3 hrs
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7.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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8.United States
8.2/10Americas
Scores 8.2. Spring warmth with highs of 21°C, 10 sun hours a day and about 9 rain days.
- High / low
- 21°C / 8°C
- Rain days
- 9
- Sun daily
- 10.0 hrs
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9.Cuba
8.1/10Americas
Highs around 28°C, rain on about 6 days.
- High / low
- 28°C / 25°C
- Rain days
- 6
- Sun daily
- 12.1 hrs
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10.Egypt
8.1/10Africa
Highs around 30°C, rain on about 0 days.
- High / low
- 30°C / 15°C
- Rain days
- 0
- Sun daily
- 11.5 hrs
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11.Madagascar
8.1/10Africa
Highs around 23°C, rain on about 10 days.
- High / low
- 23°C / 13°C
- Rain days
- 10
- Sun daily
- 10.5 hrs
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12.Georgia
7.8/10Asia
Scores 7.8: spring highs of 18°C and 10 sun hours a day, but expect about 11 rain days and 71 mm.
- High / low
- 18°C / 7°C
- Rain days
- 11
- Sun daily
- 9.6 hrs
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13.Turkey
7.8/10Asia
Highs around 17°C, rain on about 8 days.
- High / low
- 17°C / 4°C
- Rain days
- 8
- Sun daily
- 10.5 hrs
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14.Fiji
7.2/10Oceania
Highs around 30°C, rain on about 13 days, sea 30°C.
- High / low
- 30°C / 24°C
- Rain days
- 13
- Sun daily
- 9.9 hrs
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15.Papua New Guinea
7.0/10Oceania
Scores 7 with mild highs of 22.4°C and 7.8 sun hours, but still very wet: 625 mm over 28.5 rain days.
- High / low
- 22°C / 18°C
- Rain days
- 29
- Sun daily
- 7.8 hrs
April
Warm & sunny
Highs of 24 °C or more and few rainy days.
April
Short-haul from Europe
Within about 3,500 km of central Europe.
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Israel 9.2/10Highs 24°C · 4 rain days
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Cyprus 8.8/10Highs 21°C · 6 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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Egypt 8.1/10Highs 30°C · 0 rain days
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Vatican City 8.1/10Highs 19°C · 9 rain days
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Georgia 7.8/10Highs 18°C · 11 rain days
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Turkey 7.8/10Highs 17°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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Ghana 0.3/10
Very hot: highs around 35 °C.
For better weather, try Angola · 7.4/10 · highs 26°C
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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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El Salvador 2.2/10
Wet month: rain on about 14 days.
For better weather, try Guatemala · 7.3/10 · highs 25°C
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Austria 2.7/10
Wet month: rain on about 15 days.
For better weather, try Croatia · 7.2/10 · highs 17°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 20°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 |
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| Chile | 23°C | 13°C | 4 mm | 10.6 hrs | – | 9.8 |
| Israel | 24°C | 12°C | 17 mm | 11.8 hrs | – | 9.2 |
| Cyprus | 21°C | 11°C | 35 mm | 11.5 hrs | – | 8.8 |
| 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 |
| Australia | 21°C | 13°C | 49 mm | 9.3 hrs | 20°C | 8.2 |
| Gibraltar | 18°C | 13°C | 70 mm | 10.9 hrs | Inland | 8.2 |
| United States | 21°C | 8°C | 88 mm | 10.0 hrs | Inland | 8.2 |
| Cuba | 28°C | 25°C | 27 mm | 12.1 hrs | – | 8.1 |
| Egypt | 30°C | 15°C | 2 mm | 11.5 hrs | – | 8.1 |
FAQ
Travelling in April
Where is the best place to travel in April?
Chile is our top pick for April, with a score of 9.8. Average highs reach 23.4°C, and it gets only 0.8 rain days in the month. Israel comes next with a score of 9.2, highs of 23.6°C and 3.9 rain days. Cyprus is third with a score of 8.8, highs of 21.2°C and 6.1 rain days.
Where is warm and dry in April?
Egypt is the warmest of our top April picks, with average highs of 29.7°C and just 0.4 rain days. For warm weather with a little more rain, try Cuba (27.6°C, 5.7 rain days), Zambia (26.7°C, 7.7 rain days) or Zimbabwe (25.3°C, 7.4 rain days). Chile is milder at 23.4°C but almost dry, with 0.8 rain days.
Where should I avoid travelling in April?
Ghana is the worst place to go in April, with a score of just 0.3. Highs reach 34.5°C and it rains on 17.6 days. El Salvador (33.1°C, 13.8 rain days) and Kenya (32.2°C, 13 rain days) are also hot and wet. Austria is the opposite problem: cold and wet, with highs of only 9.4°C and 14.8 rain days.
Is Thailand good to visit in April?
No, April is a poor month for Thailand. It scores only 1.8. The main problem is heat: average highs reach 37°C, the hottest on our April list. Rain is not the big issue, at 8.7 rain days, but the heat makes sightseeing hard. If you want warm weather this month, Egypt or Cuba are better choices.
Is Europe good to visit in April?
Yes, southern Europe is good in April, but central Europe is not. Cyprus scores 8.8, with highs of 21.2°C and 6.1 rain days. Spain scores 8.5, with highs of 19.1°C and 9 rain days. Vatican City and Gibraltar also make our best list. Avoid Austria, which scores 2.7, with highs of only 9.4°C and 14.8 rain days.