Where to go on holiday in April
407 of our destinations have good weather in April, and 154 of them are at their very best. For sun without a long flight, Cairo in Egypt is about 29°C, around 5 hours from London. On a budget? Hoi An costs about £35 a day.
Top picks for April
- Best month
Florence
Italy
Renaissance art, historic architecture, and Tuscan charm.
- ⛅ April: about 15°C, some rain
- 💷 About £160 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Athens
Greece
Ancient landmarks, lively neighbourhoods, and rich Greek history.
- ⛅ April: about 19°C, some rain
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Istanbul
Turkey
Historic mosques and bustling bazaars.
- ⛅ April: about 16°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Singapore
Singapore
Modern city-state with world-class attractions.
- 🌧️ April: about 30°C, very wet
- 💷 About £180 a day
- ✈️ About 14h from London
- Best month
Petra
Jordan
Ancient rock‑cut city and desert landscapes.
- ⛅ April: about 23°C, dry
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 5h from London
- Best month
Marrakech
Morocco
Markets, palaces, desert trips, and warm weather.
- ☀️ April: about 24°C, some rain
- 💷 About £60 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Los Angeles
United States
Beaches, Hollywood, and sunny weather.
- ⛅ April: about 21°C, dry
- 💷 About £185 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Las Vegas
United States
Entertainment capital with casinos and shows.
- ☀️ April: about 26°C, dry
- 💷 About £195 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Tokyo
Japan
A futuristic megacity blending neon districts, traditional temples, and world‑class food.
- 🌦️ April: about 18°C, rainy
- 💷 About £125 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
- Best month
Kyoto
Japan
Historic temples, bamboo forests, and traditional Japanese culture.
- 🌦️ April: about 17°C, rainy
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Seoul
South Korea
A dynamic capital blending modern skyscrapers, historic palaces, and vibrant nightlife.
- ⛅ April: about 15°C, some rain
- 💷 About £95 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Madrid
Spain
Spain’s capital with grand boulevards, world‑class museums, and energetic nightlife.
- ⛅ April: about 18°C, some rain
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
✈️ Short-haul: under 5 hours from the UK
- Best month
Florence
Italy
Renaissance art, historic architecture, and Tuscan charm.
- ⛅ April: about 15°C, some rain
- 💷 About £160 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Athens
Greece
Ancient landmarks, lively neighbourhoods, and rich Greek history.
- ⛅ April: about 19°C, some rain
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Istanbul
Turkey
Historic mosques and bustling bazaars.
- ⛅ April: about 16°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Marrakech
Morocco
Markets, palaces, desert trips, and warm weather.
- ☀️ April: about 24°C, some rain
- 💷 About £60 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Madrid
Spain
Spain’s capital with grand boulevards, world‑class museums, and energetic nightlife.
- ⛅ April: about 18°C, some rain
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Paris
France
Iconic landmarks, world-class museums, romantic streets, and vibrant café culture.
- ⛅ April: about 16°C, some rain
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 1h from London
- Best month
Lisbon
Portugal
A sunny capital with historic neighbourhoods, ocean views, and vibrant food culture.
- ⛅ April: about 19°C, some rain
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Rome
Italy
Ancient ruins, Renaissance art, and iconic landmarks in Italy’s historic capital.
- ⛅ April: about 19°C, some rain
- 💷 About £135 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
🏖️ Beach holidays in April
- Best month
Maui
United States
Golden beaches, the Road to Hana and sunrise over Haleakalā.
- ☀️ April: about 24°C, some rain
- 💷 About £195 a day
- ✈️ About 15h from London
- Best month
Da Nang
Vietnam
Beaches, mountains, and modern city vibes.
- ☀️ April: about 30°C, some rain
- 💷 About £40 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
- Best month
Agadir
Morocco
Atlantic beaches and resort atmosphere.
- ☀️ April: about 25°C, dry
- 💷 About £60 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Bocas del Toro
Panama
Island beaches, snorkeling, and backpacker vibes.
- 🌦️ April: about 29°C, rainy
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Koh Samui
Thailand
Palm‑fringed beaches, resorts, and a laid‑back island vibe.
- 🌦️ April: about 30°C, rainy
- 💷 About £50 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
- Best month
Okinawa
Japan
Tropical beaches, coral reefs, and relaxed island culture.
- 🌦️ April: about 23°C, rainy
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
- Best month
Cozumel
Mexico
Island famed for diving and snorkelling on vibrant reefs.
- ☀️ April: about 29°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Providenciales
Turks and Caicos
Home of Grace Bay, one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
- ☀️ April: about 26°C, some rain
- 💷 About £310 a day
- ✈️ About 9h from London
🏙️ City breaks in April
- Best month
Singapore
Singapore
Modern city-state with world-class attractions.
- 🌧️ April: about 30°C, very wet
- 💷 About £180 a day
- ✈️ About 14h from London
- Best month
Los Angeles
United States
Beaches, Hollywood, and sunny weather.
- ⛅ April: about 21°C, dry
- 💷 About £185 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Las Vegas
United States
Entertainment capital with casinos and shows.
- ☀️ April: about 26°C, dry
- 💷 About £195 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Tokyo
Japan
A futuristic megacity blending neon districts, traditional temples, and world‑class food.
- 🌦️ April: about 18°C, rainy
- 💷 About £125 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
- Best month
Seoul
South Korea
A dynamic capital blending modern skyscrapers, historic palaces, and vibrant nightlife.
- ⛅ April: about 15°C, some rain
- 💷 About £95 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Madrid
Spain
Spain’s capital with grand boulevards, world‑class museums, and energetic nightlife.
- ⛅ April: about 18°C, some rain
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Paris
France
Iconic landmarks, world-class museums, romantic streets, and vibrant café culture.
- ⛅ April: about 16°C, some rain
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 1h from London
- Best month
Lisbon
Portugal
A sunny capital with historic neighbourhoods, ocean views, and vibrant food culture.
- ⛅ April: about 19°C, some rain
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
🏛️ Culture and history in April
- Best month
Florence
Italy
Renaissance art, historic architecture, and Tuscan charm.
- ⛅ April: about 15°C, some rain
- 💷 About £160 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Athens
Greece
Ancient landmarks, lively neighbourhoods, and rich Greek history.
- ⛅ April: about 19°C, some rain
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Istanbul
Turkey
Historic mosques and bustling bazaars.
- ⛅ April: about 16°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Petra
Jordan
Ancient rock‑cut city and desert landscapes.
- ⛅ April: about 23°C, dry
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 5h from London
- Best month
Marrakech
Morocco
Markets, palaces, desert trips, and warm weather.
- ☀️ April: about 24°C, some rain
- 💷 About £60 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Kyoto
Japan
Historic temples, bamboo forests, and traditional Japanese culture.
- 🌦️ April: about 17°C, rainy
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Rome
Italy
Ancient ruins, Renaissance art, and iconic landmarks in Italy’s historic capital.
- ⛅ April: about 19°C, some rain
- 💷 About £135 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Venice
Italy
Romantic canals, historic palaces, and one of Europe’s most unique cities.
- ⛅ April: about 17°C, some rain
- 💷 About £160 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
🏔️ Mountains and nature in April
- Best month
Grand Canyon
United States
Vast red-rock canyon with breathtaking viewpoints and hiking trails.
- ⛅ April: about 18°C, dry
- 💷 About £170 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Ha Long Bay
Vietnam
Thousands of limestone islands best explored on an overnight cruise.
- ☀️ April: about 29°C, some rain
- 💷 About £40 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Mendoza
Argentina
Wine country with Andes mountain views.
- ⛅ April: about 23°C, some rain
- 💷 About £65 a day
- ✈️ About 15h from London
- Best month
San Pedro de Atacama
Chile
Desert landscapes, salt flats, and stargazing.
- ⛅ April: about 22°C, dry
- 💷 About £85 a day
- ✈️ About 14h from London
- Best month
Uyuni
Bolivia
Gateway to the Salar de Uyuni salt flats.
- ⛅ April: about 16°C, dry
- 💷 About £45 a day
- ✈️ About 13h from London
- Best month
Tenerife
Spain
Volcanic landscapes, beaches, and year‑round warm weather.
- ⛅ April: about 19°C, dry
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Lanzarote
Spain
Unique volcanic scenery, black‑sand beaches, and warm island climate.
- ⛅ April: about 20°C, dry
- 💷 About £105 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Madeira
Portugal
A lush volcanic island with dramatic cliffs, hiking trails, and year‑round mild weather.
- ⛅ April: about 18°C, some rain
- 💷 About £95 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
How we choose
"Best month" places are at their best in April. The others have pleasant weather then: typically 17–32°C by day and not too wet, based on long-term NASA climate averages. Costs are a typical mid-range day per person, and flight times are from London. Always check the latest travel advice before you book.