Top 10 Places to Visit in April

In many places, April equates to springtime and rebirth; flowers emerge, days grow lighter and brighter, and temperatures rise, making it an amazing time to go on a trip. Here are our picks for the best countries to visit in April, including the weather, where to go, and what to do in each spot.

Why we picked it:

• St. Mark’s Day, Founder’s Day and Design Week
• Ski and hiking season
• Potential for a bargain

Climate range: 16–18°C (Northern Italy), 20–25°C (Southern Italy and Sicily)

April is the transition season in Italy; between the ski season and the warmer tourist summer season, there are plenty of great travel deals to be found. Head for the usual summer hotspots, like Capri and Positano, in April, to get a bargain.

Weather in Italy in April is a story of two halves. The Dolomites and southern Alps in northern Italy see the tail-end of the ski season and will likely still have snow on most mountain trails, while it is much warmer further south, like in Rome. April in the south can also be wet, so be prepared with an umbrella!

Despite any inclement weather, a trip to Italy in April made our list for the festivals and events alone (although food and culture didn’t hurt!). From Design Week in Milan to St. Mark’s Day in Venice to Founder’s Day in Rome, there are amazing experiences to be had throughout April!

If you’d rather strap on your hiking boots and hit long, multi-day trails like the Appian Way in the south or day hiking trips in the Dolomites, April is a great time, especially later in the month.

Top 3 popular destinations to visit in Italy in April

Why we picked it:

• Reunification Day, Phu Giay Festival and the Hung King Temple Festival
• Warm and dry weather
• Off-season rates

Climate range: 26–35°C (Ho Chi Minh City), 24–31°C (Da Nang), 22–28°C (Hanoi)

April is a prime festival month in Vietnam and includes Reunification Day, the country’s most important public holiday, as well as the Phu Giay Festival and the Hung King Temple Festival, making this month the one to visit if you love culture, history, and parades.

The weather in April in Vietnam is warm, sunny, and dry, perfect for multi-day tours. Even the sea temperatures in Vietnam are a toasty 25°C, making it one of the best times to visit if you love a tropical beach getaway. One of the best things about traveling to Vietnam in April is that as it’s an off-peak season month, you can often get more affordable rates and availability. This means you can grab a bargain, stay longer, or upgrade to the next level.

Top 3 popular destinations to visit in Vietnam in April

Why we picked it:

• Sinhalese New Year
• Whale-watching season
• Flowers!

Climate range: 25–32°C (Colombo), 12–22°C (North of Sri Lanka)

Between the dreamy surf shores of Ahangama, the colonial vibes of Galle, and the stunning Hill Country around Ella and Kandy, Sri Lanka is a prime spot to visit in April, and there are plenty of Sri Lanka tours to explore the country’s extensive natural wonders, cultural experiences, and delicious food culture. In April, visitors can experience the Sinhalese New Year—one of the country’s biggest festivals— and spot mighty blue whales at Dondra Head.

Weather-wise, you can expect generally hot and humid temperatures during the day and cooler evenings in Sri Lanka in April. Thunderstorms in the Hill Country and the southwest regions are likely throughout the month.

Top 3 popular destinations to visit in Sri Lanka in April

Why we picked it:

• Good trekking season
• Clear weather for spotting wildlife
• Nepali New Year, Bisket Jatra, Ghode Jatra, Ram Navami

Climate range: 25–28°C (Kathmandu), -2–8°C (Lukla)

If you’re looking for the ultimate Himalayan trekking season, take a trip to Nepal in April. The combination of warm, dry conditions with amazing visibility makes it the perfect time to trek to Everest Base Camp, check out the Annapurna Circuit, or explore Gokyo Lakes.

Away from the trekking scene, great visibility and warm temperatures mean April is ideal for adventure sports like paragliding in Pokhara or rafting the Trisuki River. Further, April in Nepal is full of spectacular festivals like Nepali New Year, Bisket Jatra, Ghode Jatra military parade, and the Hindu reincarnation festival of Ram Navami.

Top 3 popular destinations to visit in Nepal in April

Why we picked it:

• Cherry blossom season
• Takayama Spring Festival, Nijo Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
• Hiking season

Climate range: 1–8°C (Northern Islands), 13–18°C (Tokyo)

Japan is famed for its stunning sakura (cherry blossom) season which peaks in April, a key reason why it made our list! The country is rife with events held in parks and temples focusing on these magical blooms that symbolize the beauty of life.

The temperatures in Japan in April are warm, averaging 17°C during the day—pleasant for exploring the historic castles in Kyoto or hiking the iconic Mount Fuji. If you want a much cooler experience, head to Hokkaido, where the peak temperature is 8°C. During a trip to Japan, travelers can also enjoy the vibrant spring festivals in April, such as the Takayama Spring Festival, which features decorated yatai illuminated at night and traditional marionette performances, and Miyako Odori, an event dating back to the 1870s.

Top 3 popular destinations to visit in Japan in April

Why we picked it:

• Desert safaris
• Beautiful spring flowers bloom
• Hiking excursions

Climate range: 11–23°C (Amman), 10–23°C (Eastern Deserts), 17–35°C (Aqaba)

Jordan is an underrated place to visit in April, but the spring months are actually the best time to visit this Middle Eastern nation. The jewel in the crown is Petra, the UNESCO World Heritage Site with incredible temples and treasuries carved directly into the desert mountains, but there is also the Dead Sea, the Wadi Rum desert region, and the ancient Madaba. Jordan also has the Dana Biosphere Reserve for nature haunts (perfect in April) and access to beach life and water sports from Aqaba, on the Red Sea, a great way to spend the warm, clear, and dry April days.

With average daily temperatures in Jordan in April sitting around 23°C (73°F), the warm but not imposing heat is just right to enjoy the desert atmosphere. This being the desert, the rainfall is also super low, averaging just 10mm across the entire month, which is ideal for a sunny and historic April Jordan trip.

Top 3 popular destinations to visit in Jordan in April

Why we picked it:

• Jazz Festival, Tulip Festival
• End of the ski season
• Off-season rates and lower crowds

Climate range: 2–11°C (The Alps), 9–13°C (Bern), 9–14°C (Zurich)

Known for breathtaking mountains, ski resorts, chocolate, and elegant cities, April is a great time to take a trip to Switzerland to catch the last of the ski season in resort towns like Zermatt. Spring is in bloom in the country, and springtime festivals like the Jazz Festival in Bern and the Tulip Festival on the banks of Lake Geneva are on display. As we’re out of the peak of the ski season and haven’t yet hit the summer crowds, April offers the perfect mid-point; there are much fewer crowds around, which means the rates are also affordable and reasonable.

In terms of the weather in Switzerland in April, it depends on where you are. You can still get snowfall in Zermatt and Grindelwald, but around the banks of Lake Geneva and in cities like Bern and Zurich, the temperatures are trending up and getting warmer!

Top 3 popular destinations to visit in Switzerland in April

Why we picked it:

• Greek Orthodox Easter celebrations
• Off-season rates and lower crowds
• Island hopping

Climate range: 12–19°C (Athens), 9–19°C (Corfu)

From Santorini to Athens to the traditional Greek Orthodox Easter celebrations, there are many reasons to book a trip to Greece in April. April is just before the peak season in Greece, meaning there are bargains to be found, along with fewer crowds than peak months.

The weather in Greece in April varies based on where you are. Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Rhodes tend to sit around 20ºC in the daytime—pleasant but not overly hot. Average rainfall increases the further north you go, but it’s still light and breezy!

One of the most popular things to do in Greece this month is to island hop. With the ferries back running on a spring/summer schedule, it’s easy and hassle-free to visit several stunning Grecian islands on one trip.

Top 3 popular destinations to visit in Greece in April

Why we picked it:

• Ski season
• Hiking trails open
• Archeology and history tours

Climate range: 5–16°C (Sofia), 6–18°C (Plovdiv)

Here is another underrated gem that you should visit before it gets noticed by the crowds. Bulgaria has long been overlooked as a destination in the southeast of Europe, considering it has amazing seaside resort towns, ski towns, excellent hiking, and historic cities to explore. A trip to Bulgaria in April would fall just before the peak tourist season in the summer, so the crowds would be smaller, and the prices would be largely affordable.

In the capital, Sofia, temperatures in April are around 15°C (59°F) a comfortable temperature to explore, but a little early for sunbathing! In the mountains of Bansko, you can still enjoy skiing in early April with plenty of snow falling towards the start of the month.

Top 3 popular destinations to visit in Bulgaria in April

Why we picked it:

• Holy Week
• Hiking season
• Patio and sangria season

Climate range: 11–20°C (Southern coastal cities), 7–17°C (Northern coast)

For a combination of lush nature, amazing festivals, and delicious food, head to Spain in April. There are huge parades and events around the Holy Week (which takes place around Easter), warm temperatures that mean the hiking season is open, and historic and culture-filled cities ripe for patio tapas and sangria!

In terms of weather, the north around Bilbao and San Sebastian is still chilly, but the snow in the Pyrenees has melted away, letting the hiking trails reveal themselves. Further south, the temperatures are warming up as are the islands, with a few showers likely around in the main cities.

April is the perfect time to lace up those hiking boots during your Spain tour and check out amazing national parks like the Picos de Europa National Park, Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, or Parque Nacional de Cabaneros. With the cooler temperatures, largely dry conditions, and fewer crowds, it’s the ideal time for a Spanish hiking adventure.

Top 3 popular destinations to visit in Spain in April

That’s it for all the best places to visit in April! Whether you’re looking for a tropical paradise getaway in Vietnam, a trek in Nepal, or an end-of-season ski, there are many enticing springtime spots. With so many festivals and sunny cities, any of these 10 destinations in April is a great way to celebrate the longer days and learn more about a new culture.

To book trips to any of these 10 best April destinations, we have a wide range of tours to suit every budget and travel style. Find it all here, from multi-day hiking adventures to one-day food tours to fun sightseeing trips around multiple countries!