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Where to go in April

April is spring at its best in southern Europe, Japan and Central Asia, with mild temperatures and fewer crowds than summer. In South and Southeast Asia it’s usually the hottest month of the year.

120 countries and territories are in their best season in April, based on each guide’s best time to visit. Temperatures are monthly averages for the capital or main city, so coasts and mountains will differ.

Top picks for April

Western EuropeFranceFrom Paris cafés to Provence villagesParis 10°C avgabout US$200/dayBest: Apr – Jun / Sep – OctSouthern EuropeSpainTapas hours and late-night plazasMadrid 16°C avgabout US$160/dayBest: Apr – Jun / Sep – OctSouthern EuropeItalyEvery town has a masterpieceRome 14°C avgabout US$200/dayBest: Apr – Jun / Sep – OctMiddle EastTurkeyTwo continents, one long breakfastAnkara 13°C avgabout US$160/dayBest: Apr-OctNorth AmericaMexicoPyramids, tacos and two coastlinesMexico City 20°C avgabout US$105/dayBest: Nov-AprEast AsiaJapanQuiet shrines, glowing streetsTokyo 16°C avgabout US$133/dayBest: Mar – May / Oct – NovSoutheast AsiaMalaysiaStreet food capital of the tropicsKuala Lumpur 27°C avgabout US$75/dayBest: Mar-OctWestern EuropeNetherlandsLife happens on a bicycleAmsterdam 9°C avgabout US$183/dayBest: Apr-SepSouthern EuropePortugalFado, pastéis and Atlantic lightLisbon 17°C avgabout US$143/dayBest: Apr – Jun / Sep – OctCentral EuropeHungaryThermal baths and baroque BudapestBudapest 11°C avgabout US$121/dayBest: Apr-OctNorth AfricaMoroccoSpice markets & Sahara sunsetsRabat 18°C avgabout US$83/dayBest: Mar – May / Sep – NovSoutheast AsiaVietnamAncient temples to emerald baysHanoi 27°C avgabout US$64/dayBest: Nov-Apr

Everywhere in season in April

By region, with the average temperature in the capital or main city.

Europe 15

Asia 17

The Americas 14

Africa 17

The Middle East 10

The Pacific & Indian Ocean 19

The Caribbean 28

Plan by month

Seasons vary within large countries, and weather is never guaranteed. Check each guide’s “Best time to visit” section and current travel advice before you book.