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Barcelona
Spain- Temperature
- 10–18°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€
+Excellent conditions for exploring the city.
–Easter and spring tourism increase crowds.
April
Best beach destinations in April
If you want a beach trip in April, Barcelona comes out first, with average highs around 18°C and moderate-high crowds.
Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for April, and links to the full April guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Hoi An (#4 on this list)
2Los Angeles
United States- Temperature
- 12–21°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm, comfortable days and strong outdoor conditions before summer demand.
–School holidays and major festivals can increase localized crowds.
3Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm, sunny conditions continue and late-April shoulder-season deals can appear.
–Humidity and showers become more likely toward the end of the month.
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Hoi An
Vietnam- Temperature
- 24–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Excellent beach weather and a lively scene.
–Rising heat and busy weekends.
5Valencia
Spain- Temperature
- 12–21°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Comfortable temperatures + manageable crowds
–Occasional rain
6Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $
+Often excellent sea conditions
–Heat and occasional showers
7Santorini
Greece- Temperature
- 14–20°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Mild weather and a quiet, traditional Easter.
–Some venues still closed and weather mixed.
8Palma de Mallorca
Spain- Temperature
- 12–20°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Warm days and longer evenings.
–Easter is busy.
9Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Dry and sunny.
–Easter crowds.
10Busan
South Korea- Temperature
- 10–18°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Mild days and blossoms.
–Busy weekends.
11Cape Town
South Africa- Temperature
- 12–24°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Comfortable temperatures for exploring.
–Increasing chance of rain.
12Cartagena
Colombia- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Lower
- Prices
- $
+The dry season's tail end with lower crowds and better prices.
–Semana Santa can still land in April and briefly change the picture.
13Dubai
United Arab Emirates- Temperature
- 22–34°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Around 33°C — hot but manageable — with noticeably fewer crowds and softer prices than peak season.
–Too warm for long days outdoors by the end of the month.
14Malta
Malta- Temperature
- 13–20°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Pleasant temperatures and longer days
–Sea temperatures can still feel cold
15Maui
United States- Temperature
- 19–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Calmer beaches and prices.
–Whales leave.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for April.
FAQ
Best beach destinations in April
What are the best beach destinations in April?
Barcelona, Los Angeles and Maldives come out best in April. Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in April?
Dubai, with average highs around 34°C in April.
Which of these is quietest in April?
Cartagena, where crowds in April are lower.
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