Where to go in April?

Tulips, Holy Week, and Greek islands before the crowds: April is ideal for a sunny spring without summer prices.

Blossom idea: Netherlands Islands idea: Greece Festival idea: Seville
54-68°F Mediterranean
-30% vs peak season
13 Songkran in Thailand
15 hrs Mediterranean daylight

April in the sun and spring: our top picks

Blossoms, religious festivals, and first swims: enjoy a mild April before summer heat builds.

Nature

Fresh air and blossoms

Snow walls in Japan, hot-air balloons in Cappadocia, or Croatian waterfalls: April is for the outdoors — not the ski slopes.

CITY BREAKS

April city breaks

Easter, tulips, or Feria season: April is made for cultural and sunny urban getaways.

Our tips for April

  • Book tulips early

    Keukenhof sells out fast — plan several weeks ahead.

  • Watch holiday weekends

    Easter brings crowds across Europe — book early.

  • Pack layers

    Spring weather stays changeable, even in the sun.

  • Religious festivals

    Spectacular Holy Week in Spain and Italy.

April by climate zone

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April is peak spring in Europe: tulips in the Netherlands, Holy Week in Spain, and Easter in Rome. It is also ideal for Greek islands or the Croatian coast before high season.

Further south, Portugal and Morocco offer mild sunshine. In Asia, enjoy Songkran in Thailand or the last sakura in Japan.

Compare March for early blossoms, plan ahead for May and its long weekends, or browse our spring guide. See the full When to go hub and destinations.

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