Best Places to Visit in April
April brings spring weather across much of the Northern Hemisphere. Cherry blossoms bloom in Japan, wildflowers cover Mediterranean hillsides, and Southeast Asia begins winding down its dry season. Crowds are moderate in most destinations, making it one of the best value months for travel.
Americas
10 destinations1Excellent2Excellent3Excellent4Excellent7Excellent8Excellent10Excellent14Excellent16Excellent24Excellent
SayulitaMexico
82°F1 rain daysBusyAverage
GuadalajaraMexico
94°F1 rain daysBusyAverage
Puerto VallartaMexico
94°F1 rain daysBusyAverage
ScottsdaleUnited States
98°F1 rain daysBusyAverage
Cabo San LucasMexico
85°F0 rain daysBusyAverage
San Miguel de AllendeMexico
91°F2 rain daysBusyAverage
CuracaoCuracao
82°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
ArubaAruba
83°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Las VegasUnited States
95°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
LimaPeru
77°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Africa
7 destinations6Excellent11Excellent12Excellent13Excellent15Excellent20Excellent29Excellent
LuxorEgypt
106°F0 rain daysBusyAverage
Sharm El SheikhEgypt
96°F0 rain daysBusyAverage
HurghadaEgypt
91°F0 rain daysBusyAverage
DakarSenegal
79°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
AswanEgypt
109°F0 rain daysBusyAverage
MerzougaMorocco
93°F2 rain daysBusyAverage
CairoEgypt
101°F2 rain daysBusyAverage
Middle East
12 destinations5Excellent9Excellent17Excellent18Excellent19Excellent21Excellent22Excellent23Excellent25Excellent27Excellent28Excellent30Excellent
AlUlaSaudi Arabia
101°F0 rain daysBusyAverage
Kuwait CityKuwait
97°F1 rain daysBusyAverage
SalalahOman
94°F1 rain daysBusyAverage
Dead SeaIsrael
99°F2 rain daysBusyAverage
BahrainBahrain
95°F2 rain daysBusyAverage
RiyadhSaudi Arabia
103°F2 rain daysBusyAverage
SharjahUnited Arab Emirates
99°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
DohaQatar
104°F2 rain daysBusyAverage
Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
97°F2 rain daysBusyAverage
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
97°F3 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Ras Al KhaimahUnited Arab Emirates
95°F3 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
AmmanJordan
99°F3 rain daysBusyAverage
Oceania
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I travel in April?
The top-rated destinations for April based on weather, crowds, and cost are Sayulita, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Scottsdale, and AlUla. These destinations score highest on our composite travel index, which weighs temperature comfort, dry weather, daylight hours, crowd levels, and cost.
What are the cheapest places to visit in April?
Among the top-ranked destinations, the most budget-friendly options in April are Lima, Curacao, Dakar. These destinations have below-average accommodation and travel costs during this period.
Where is warm in April?
The warmest highly-rated destinations in April include Aswan (109°F), Luxor (106°F), Doha (104°F). Keep in mind that the best travel experience depends on more than temperature -- crowd levels, rainfall, and costs also matter.
Where can I avoid crowds in April?
For a quieter experience in April, consider Lima, Curacao, Dakar. These destinations have lower tourist volumes during this period while still offering favorable weather conditions.