Ah, April: when spring has properly sprung, daylight is finally stretching into the evening and the sun is finally creeping out of the clouds. It’s a cracking time of year.
But is it hot? Well, in some parts of Europe, and plenty of destinations all over the planet, it is. In northern Europe, temperatures will likely hover around the 12-15C mark. But head to certain parts of the Mediterranean or to the tropics, and you’re looking at toasty temps between 20-30C – and of course, it’ll only get warmer the later in the month you travel.
If you’re keen to stay in Europe, Cyprus and the Canary Islands brag the hottest average temperatures, sitting at around 20-23C. You can have a look at our guide to Paphos, the lovely coastal Cypriot city, or check out our roundup of the seven best Canary islands to visit, plus our in-depth guides on Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuertaventura and Gran Canaria.
Elsewhere in the world, Thailand (33C) and Costa Rica (30C) are great options in April if you’re craving some properly baking weather. Both countries are nearing the end of their dry seasons at this time of year, so check out the best beaches in Thailand and the best things to do in Costa Rica to make the absolute most of that glorious weather.
Read on for our roundup of the places we’ll be travelling to catch some rays this April.
Where is it hot in April?
Europe
- Cyprus – 21C/70F
- The Canary Islands – 20C/68F
- Southern Spain – 18C/64.4F
- Rhodes – 17C/62F
Worldwide
- Thailand – 33C/91F
- Costa Rica – 30C/86F
- Mexico – 27C/81F
- Hawaii, USA – 24C/75F
- South Africa – 22C/72F
- Morocco – 20C/68F
Here are our top picks for where to travel in April.
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