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Best holiday destinations for April

best holiday destinations for April

This is part of our series on how to find the top holiday spots around the world by the calendar. These are the best holiday destinations for April. As with all our guides, we recommend you check all government travel warnings before you decide on a holiday destination.

Good destinations In April are the Canary Islands , alternatively Cape Verde . Here it is pleasantly warm . If you are not a fan of pure beach holidays, you will find ideal conditions for sports activities such as hiking, cycling or yoga. As a holiday destination , Mallorca is very popular with us in April. Ideal to explore the island. Whether by bike or car. Rainy days can always occur at this travel time. The water temperature in April is still too cold for a beach holiday (5 rainy days, 8 hours of sunshine, water temperature 15 degrees)).

In the south, the Algarve in Portugal is a great destination for the month of April. Already here you have the best conditions for long hikes, in summer it is much too hot, making this one of the best holiday destinations for April. In April, the temperatures can reach a pleasant 21 ° C and the sun shines on average eight hours a day. Nature is now showing its most colorful side. After an often rainy winter everything now blooms in bright colors.

Tip: The Praia da Rocha beach in Portimao on the Algarve with a great walking path along the coast.

 best holiday destinations for April
The beach Praia da Rocha in Portimao in the Algarve with a walking path along the coast. Ideal destination in April.

Active vacation in Cyprus in April

Like the Algarve, Cyprus is a suitable destination for nature lovers in April . Daytime temperatures often climb the 20 ° mark during the day, making Cyprus comfortable for most, but not too hot. Perfect for a trekking trip to the Trodos Mountains.

If you choose April as the travel time, you can spend your holidays here in the “greenest” month of the year.

 best holiday destinations for April Cyprus
Along the coast of Cyprus there are many beautiful beaches to discover.

Best holiday destinations for April: Europe

In Cyprus you can already “bathe” in April. Due to the cooler water temperature, pure bathing holidaymakers should still choose a different travel time for their vacation. For the bathing fun in between without the tourist streams in midsummer, Cyprus is therefore an insider tip in April (rainy days: 7-8).

Beautiful sandy beaches can be found around Ayia Napa. One of these beautiful beaches is the Fig Tree Bay. In spring, the chances are still very good that this beach is not crowded with bathers.

Tulip blossom in the Netherlands

In Holland, the temperatures are still often changeable. So why travel here? We highly recommend not visiting popular travel destinations during peak season. And last but not least, in April, the Dutch highlight is the tulip season!

Huge fields turn into a sea of ​​flowers of different colors. With these prospects, the spring-off disappears on the spot.

In addition to the flowering of tulips, the King’s Day will be celebrated on April 27, as the current King Willem-Alexander will celebrate his birthday on this day. That means a lot of orange-clad people in the party mood who celebrate this day at many concerts, fairs and street festivals.

The Koningsdag, as it is called in the Netherlands, is celebrated throughout the country. Especially in cities like Amsterdam, The Hague or Utrecht. Note: The king’s day depends on the birthday of the royal chief.

Best holiday destinations for April: beaches

Ideal temperatures exist not only in the Caribbean (Cuba, Mexico, Dominican Republic) but also in Mauritius , the Maldives , Panama or Honduras . For long-distance travel in combination with a road trip, we put Australia to your heart. No matter which region you choose there.

Ideal for surfers and kiters this month is Cape Verde . The strong wind blows from January to May. The undercurrents can then become very dangerous.

The maximum temperatures are 22 ° C, water temperature around 20 ° C in winter. The most hours of sunshine you have here in April, including March and mail.

 best holiday destinations for April - Cayo Levisa on my Cuba trip the most beautiful beach
Most beautiful Caribbean beach in Cuba: Cayo Levisa

Best holiday destinations for April: Short breaks

How about a city trip to Budapest , Berlin or Barcelona? In April, many European cities come to life and are ideal for a short break. We would definitely avoid Rome at Easter , but Barcelona , Berlin or Budapest are not crowded in the month of April .

Even if the weather in April can still be quite changeable, the advantage of the still missing tourist flows is a great advantage. Flights and accommodations are even cheaper, queues at attractions not as long as June to September. An ideal travel time for city trips.

London in April

Our personal tip is London , here we were again at the beginning of April 2019. Not warm yet, but pleasantly sunny with the right clothes. Even in early April, the city was already quite crowded with tourists.

View from The Shard London sunset
The View from the Shard in London – the most beautiful and highest observation deck in London.

Best holiday destinations for April: Long-distance travel

South Australia

Why now?

In the South Australian autumn, the weather is usually very pleasant. The daytime temperatures are on average 15-20 ° C and it rains relatively little. Perfect for Australia travelers who want to avoid the hot temperatures over 40 degrees.

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A good starting point are the cities of Adelaide and Melbourne. Popular destinations include the Great Ocean Road, the Flinders Ranges and Kangaroo Island (near Adelaide).

Rainy days at 5 on average.

Outback Australia in April

Why now?

No high season yet. Temperatures rarely over 30 degrees. Thus, hiking trails are open and feasible even after 9 o’clock in the morning. On average 2 rainy days.

Tip: Uluru Base Walk, the complete circumnavigation of the sanctuary on foot.

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The weather can change suddenly. We came from one day to the next in a “winter break”. At night it was suddenly -2 degrees, during the day still a pleasant 24 degrees.

Argentina in the fall

In South America is now autumn and therefore low season. Ideal to avoid tourist crowds in Patagonia. Daytime temperatures are now enjoyable exploring Buenos Aires and the northern regions. But a sweater is then also here in the luggage.

For Patagonia we were told that the autumnal months are usually cooler. But during this season, the weather is more stable than in January or February, when tourist crowds travel the glacier and hiking trails.

Ideal destinations for active holidays: Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego with great hikes in impressive landscapes with striking mountains! 10 rainy days in Buenos Aires, Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, it can always be raining. For me the months April, November and December are the ideal travel time.

Perito Moreno Glacier Patagonia
Perito Moreno – ideal destination in April or November.

Japan to the cherry blossom

From late March to early April, Tokyo is a very popular destination. Then Hanami, the cherry blossom is blooming. The arrival of spring is then celebrated throughout Japan. The many cherry trees in the parks are transformed into a mixture of pink and white.

Perfect to stroll through the parks, enjoy a picnic with Japanese under the cherry blossom splendor and incidentally discover Japan.

Important: Despite the beginning of April is the best time for the cherry blossom in Tokyo, it still needs some luck. It may well happen that the flower starts sooner or later. Since it lasts only about a week, the time window is not very big. Either way, there is much to discover in Tokyo.

I found the whole hustle and bustle a little too much. It was still fascinating to see how Asians celebrate this season.

Best holiday destinations for April: Texas in April

Why now to Texas?

With 6 hours of sunshine and 5 rainy days, the month is suitable for those who do not like extreme heat.

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April is spring in Texas. It can be over 30 degrees Celsius by day, perfect for exploring the country and its people before the summer. So book quickly!

Best holiday destinations for April: Adventure travel and road trips

Oman in April

Why vacation in Oman now?

Best travel time with optimal climate. Pleasant slowly rising temperatures around the 30 – 35 degrees. Transition to the hot months with over 40 degrees. Okay. 
Water temperature at 25 degrees with 2 rainy days and 10 hours of sunshine.

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Along the coast there are always spectacular views. A detour into the interior will allow you to experience the impressive mountain scenery on off-road adventures. For a road trip from Muscat (capital) to the warm south you have to plan about four days.

Highlights for such a road trip include the nature reserve Jebel Samhan, the many wadis (valleys / dried rivers) and the Snake Canyon.

Florida in April

Why now?

Beautiful road trip destination in April. Pleasant temperatures and not too hot. No rainy season and affordable. Water temperatures at 24 – 26 degrees, 5 rainy days and 9 hours of sunshine.

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Miami with the Wynwood Art District is worth the same as Key West on the Florida Keys. Outdoor adventures can be experienced while kayaking between alligators. Crystal River also invites you to: the rivers are crystal clear,

There are no alligators. Enchanting sandy beaches can be found in Sarasota, among others. St. Augustine, the oldest of Europeans founded and since the populated city of America, is worth a visit. Here are also pirate fans at their expense.

Namibia Road Trip

Why now?

It never actually rains. For three years it has not rained properly in Namibia. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you have a sunshine guarantee in Namibia. Daytime temperatures are 24 degrees in April, fewer than in July, August and September.

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Namibia is easily accessible by car.  In addition to the impressive skeleton coast, there are many other natural highlights to experience. In the Etosha National Park, the most important nature reserve in Namibia, you can find many wild animals (including Big 5). Camps for overnight stays are sufficient. In April you should not have any big problems with the reservations. Large elephant herds can be found in the Zambezi region on the border to Botswana.