Where is hot in April? 20 destinations to consider for a spring holiday

“Where is hot in April” is an oft-uttered question when we’re in the deep, dark trenches of the late winter months. As mornings start to get lighter and the last of winter’s frost melts away, our minds begin to drift to warm springtime escapes. In the UK, it’s a time of hope and excitement – this is the time to shake off that seasonal sadness, pull out your lightweight jackets, and head outside to smell the fresh scent of the year’s first blooms. But for many, the UK just won’t cut the mustard, and April is the time to dive headfirst into the year’s travel plans. With the Easter bank holiday, annual leave can be stretched further, allowing you to plan trips to long-distance destinations you might otherwise not have time to visit – places like Belize, with its kaleidoscopic barrier reed and ancient ruins, or Cuba, where locals bustle about plazas trimmed with pastel-hued houses. Closer to home, destinations across the continent are heating up – think a Greek island sojourn in Santorini, a city break in Rome, or a food-filled trip to Seville. Below, we’ve rounded up the very best places to consider booking for your next April holiday, where the temperatures rarely drop below 20℃. Alternatively, should you be looking for an escape sooner, see our list of where is hot in March or where to go on holiday in spring.

Where is hot in April, at a glance

• Best for the whole family: Cyprus
• Best for solo travellers: Cartagena, Colombia
• Best for romantic escapes: Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
• Best for a beach holiday: Mauritius
• Best for a city break: New Orleans, USA

Where is hot in Europe in April?

Across the continent, the mercury is rising. Southern Europe is the place to go if you’re in the market for 25℃ plus, but you’re sure to find warm temperatures in most places you visit (or at least, warm compared to the UK). If you’re looking specifically for a warm-weather holiday option for Europe, these are some of our favourites to book in April:

• Rome (average April temperature 19℃) – shoulder season is a great time to pay a visit to the Eternal City, before the peak-summer crowds arrive. It’s worth noting, though, that Rome warms up considerably as April goes on, so it might be worth visiting towards the end of the month if you want guaranteed warmth.
• Santorini (average April temperature 19℃) – arguably the most famous Greek island, Santorini’s tourist season kicks off in earnest in April. Days are warm without being uncomfortably hot, as they can be in the summer, although make sure to pack a jacket in case of rain showers.
• Capri (average April temperature 20℃) – the Italian island is southerly enough to promise mild days in April – plus the island’s flowers are blooming at their best.
• Palermo (average April temperature 19℃) – Sicily’s capital city is hot enough in April to allow for coat-free strolls and long lunches in a cute piazza.

These are the 20 best and hottest destinations to visit in April and where to stay to make the most of your holiday.