Where's Hot in April?
We all know that ‘March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers’. And while it's uplifting to learn that the drizzly weather at the start of the year sprouts spring beauty, it doesn’t stop us from dreaming of warm weather and sunny skies. Luckily, there are plenty of places around the world where you can soak up the sun in April. Whether it be hanging out with celebs at Coachella Valley’s Music and Arts Festival in California, marvelling at Mayan cities in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula or off-roading along Namibia’s supernatural Skeleton Coast, April is the perfect time to tick off some bucket list destinations. Read on to find out where’s hot in April…
1. Namibia (25°C)
2. California, USA (22°C)
3. Mexico (28°C)
4. Vietnam (27°C)
5. Cyprus (23°C)
6. Thailand (29°C)
7. Mauritius (25°C)
8. The Maldives (30°C)
9. Egypt (26°C)
10.The Canary Islands (20°C)
1
Namibia
Average April temperature: 25°C
Average daily sunshine hours: nine hours
Flight time from the UK: 13 hours and 50 minutes (to Windhoek)
If a holiday to Namibia doesn’t immediately spring to mind when you ask yourself, ‘where’s hot in April?’ then let us fill you in. Home to the world’s oldest desert (the Namib) and the largest population of free-roaming cheetahs, yet with the second-lowest population density in the world, Namibia is a country of contrasts sure to surprise visitors at every turn.
Basking in a comfortable 25°C by day, you can take the country’s staggering surroundings in your stride as you cross the spine of the Naukluft Mountains, passing dizzying dazzles of zebras, before reaching the striking Sossusvlei dunes. As you admire the views of the vast Fish River Canyon, it’s difficult to imagine a more magnificent or characterfully African landscape to spend your April holiday.
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2
California, USA
Average April temperature: 22°C
Average daily sunshine hours: eight hours
Flight time from the UK: 11 hours and 15 minutes (to Los Angeles)
California holidays are hot, and they know it. Yet while its climate boasts consistently toasty temperatures (up to 27°C in inland areas), its music and style remain candidly cool. Fortunately, Los Angelenos figured out a way to combine these cultured temperatures into a three-day festival in Coachella Valley. Dance under star-studded skies, feel your heart vibrate in your ears and watch the main stage’s psychedelic light displays irradiate the desert’s sunburnt Santa Rosa Mountains.
If you’re not feeling festival fever, then don’t fret. April is still a fantastic time to visit the ‘City of Angels’, particularly as half of its population will be some 132 miles away. Cruise up the Pacific Coast Highway to the quieter coastal towns of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey, or indulge the child within you (or with you) on a day trip to the first and original Disneyland in Anaheim.
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3
Mexico
Average April temperature: 28°C
Average daily sunshine hours: eight hours
Flight time from the UK: 11 hours and 40 minutes (to Mexico City)
Is there a more stereotypical Easter trip than a holiday to Mexico? While we’re not suggesting you join the droves of spring break students in Tijuana, it’s not difficult to see why they make the party pilgrimage at this time of year. From the gastronomic and archaeological delights of Merida to Baja California’s Los Cabos, where palm-fringed beaches meet rugged mountains and charming colonial streets, Mexico has the perfect mix of buzzy cities, soulful culture and iconic art.
For the best of both worlds, we’d recommend Mexico City, where temperatures climb up to 26°C. Meander through the museums and seafood palapas (shacks), explore the surrounding colonial towns, take a dip in the pool and enjoy a few well-deserved margaritas…
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4
Vietnam
Average April temperature: 27°C
Average daily sunshine hours: four to eight hours
Flight time from the UK: 11 hours and 45 minutes (to Hanoi)
Vietnam was top of our expert consultants’ lists when we asked, where’s hot in April? Teetering at the end of its peak season, April is the perfect time to experience the country without the tourist crowds and unpredictable monsoons.
Lose yourself in its labyrinthine cities, where traders teem, lopsided mopeds carry gravity-defying packages and wafts of street food fill the air. Sip rice wine with locals along Cay Lay’s colourful market on the Mekong Delta, learn how to shoot a Co Tu crossbow in Bho Hoong and crawl (literally) into the underground world of the incredible Cu Chi tunnel networks. Constructed by the Viet Cong during the war, they are a stark reminder of the country’s tumultuous history, and proof that hot holiday destinations don’t have to start and end by the poolside.
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5
Cyprus
Average April temperature: 23°C
Average daily sunshine hours: eight to nine hours
Flight time from the UK: four hours and 45 minutes (to Larnaca)
On holidays in Cyprus, history and heat complement each other perfectly. Boasting an average temperature of 23°C in April, it’s not too hot nor too cold, but just right – true to the Goldilocks principle. Spend a morning stepping into the past with the mythical Mediterranean marvels like the second-century B.C. Kourion City or Paphos’ Tomb of the Kings, before catching rays on the island’s sugary beaches in the afternoon.
Did we mention Cyprus is also the birthplace of halloumi? Go mad for mezze in mountainous Platres, salivate over souvlakia in Coral Bay and make room for sticky baklava in Paphos Old Town. April hot holidays never tasted sweeter.
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6
Thailand
Average April temperature: 29°C
Average daily sunshine hours: nine hours
Flight time from the UK: 11 hours and 30 minutes (to Bangkok)
Thailand is undoubtedly a top contender when wondering where’s hot in April. With temperatures reaching heights of 35°C in some parts of the country, April is one of Thailand’s hottest months, making it a great time for beach days and ocean dips.
Head to the unspoiled island of Koh Kood for snorkelling, kayaking and swimming galore, plus stretches of powder-white sand perfect for topping up your tan. Koh Kood isn’t the only place to catch some rays: Koh Samui, Phuket and Krabi are all top spots for blissful beach days, too.
April also brings Songkran (Thai New Year), when locals and tourists take to the streets in one huge water fight. Brave the April heat in Bangkok for an authentic experience or head to Chiang Mai, where the festivities often last a full week.
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7
Mauritius
Average April temperature: 25°C
Average daily sunshine hours: seven hours
Flight time from the UK: 11 hours and 50 minutes
Think lyrical landscapes of birdsong, swaying palm trees, cerulean seas and luxury resorts, and you’ll have your answer to where’s hot in April: Mauritius. While March signals the end of cyclone season and May marks the beginning of winter, April is a great time to get to know this tropical nirvana.
Visit Chamarel village, set high in the Black River Gorges National Park, to cool off in its fairytale-like waterfall and try your hand at preparing traditional samoussas, dall pouri (fried bread) and gato piment (chilli cakes). Mauritius is so much more than its beaches, but lounge on Le Morne in a gently swinging hammock and you’ll soon see why the island is consistently ranked as one of the top countries in the world to visit.
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8
The Maldives
Average April temperature: 30°C
Average daily sunshine hours: nine hours
Flight time from the UK: ten hours and 20 minutes (to Male)
Holidays to the Maldives in April promise to bring plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and little rain, so make the most of sun-soaked days by exploring some of the best islands in the Maldives. With more than 1,000 to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice – Milaidhoo and Gili Lankanfushi are a haven for honeymooners, while Mirihi and Como Cocoa Island offer incredible marine life encounters, from manta rays to whale sharks.
Keen to break up beach days with a spot of sightseeing? Male, the country’s capital, offers a taste of local life. Sample the catch of the day at the traditional fish market, explore the city’s historic sights or glimpse into the past at the Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque), the oldest mosque in the Maldives.
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9
Egypt
Average April temperature: 26°C
Average daily sunshine hours: nine hours
Flight time from the UK: four hours and 50 minutes (to Cairo)
If a holiday to Egypt has been on your travel wish list for a while, April could be the perfect time to make it happen. With temperatures reaching the early 30s and thinning crowds, it’s a great time to visit Egypt’s coastal hotspots, like Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh.
April can also bring cultural highlights, including Sham El-Nessim, Egypt’s spring festival, when locals celebrate with painted eggs, picnics and games. And, if you’re after ancient wonders, what better way to discover them than on board the elegant Steam Ship Sudan. Settle into a lounger on the sun-drenched deck and watch the timeless Nile landscapes drift by.
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10
The Canary Islands
Average April temperature: 20°C
Average daily sunshine hours: eight hours
Flight time from the UK: four and a half hours (to Tenerife)
The Canary Islands are a great option if you’re wondering where’s warm in April without the crowds. Love the great outdoors? Gran Canaria has your name written all over it. Think blooming landscapes, sunny skies and plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures, from hiking dramatic terrain to exploring the island by 4x4, canyoning, or kayaking. Be sure to head to Las Palmas, too, where you can swap your hiking boots for a sunny terrace and enjoy tucking into freshly caught seafood.
Tenerife is another excellent choice for a warm hiking escape in April, with temperatures climbing to 23°C on the south coast and scenic trails through Teide National Park (just pack an extra layer at higher elevations). Or you could venture to Lanzarote for its volcanic cones, lava fields and black-pebbled beaches.
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