1
Buenos Aires
Argentina- Temperature
- 14–23°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Mild weather and Buenos Aires International Book Fair around the end of the month.
–Rain showers and busy book-fair days.
April
Best city breaks in April
For a city break in April, Buenos Aires comes out first, with average highs around 23°C and moderate crowds.
City destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for April, and links to the full April guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
#1 on this list: Buenos Aires
2Lima
Peru- Temperature
- 19–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Mild days and clear skies.
–Cooling mornings.
3Amsterdam
Netherlands- Temperature
- 5–14°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€
+Spring, longer days and King's Day make Amsterdam especially attractive.
–Spring demand and King's Day can create major crowd spikes.
4Athens
Greece- Temperature
- 12–21°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Warm spring days and comfortable walking conditions make April one of Athens’ strongest sightseeing months.
–Spring demand rises quickly, and Easter can create a significant increase in visitors and accommodation demand when it falls in April.
5Austin
United States- Temperature
- 15–26°C
- Crowds
- Medium
- Prices
- $$
+One of the best periods in Austin — great weather without the peak summer heat.
–Everyone else has noticed too, so expect medium crowds.
6Barcelona
Spain- Temperature
- 10–18°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€
+Excellent conditions for exploring the city.
–Easter and spring tourism increase crowds.
7Florence
Italy- Temperature
- 7–18°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Excellent weather + Scoppio del Carro
–Easter week brings a short, sharp spike in crowds
8Hanoi
Vietnam- Temperature
- 22–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm weather arrives before the heaviest summer rain and humidity.
–Heat and rain both build toward May, especially late in the month.
9Los Angeles
United States- Temperature
- 12–21°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm, comfortable days and strong outdoor conditions before summer demand.
–School holidays and major festivals can increase localized crowds.
10Marrakech
Morocco- Temperature
- 12–26°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Excellent outdoor comfort
–Higher demand and hotel costs
11Rome
Italy- Temperature
- 8–20°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Excellent spring weather and ideal conditions for exploring Rome on foot.
–Easter and spring tourism can make the major sights very busy.
12Madrid
Spain- Temperature
- 8–19°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Excellent weather + lively atmosphere
–Some spring rain
13Valencia
Spain- Temperature
- 12–21°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Comfortable temperatures + manageable crowds
–Occasional rain
14Palma de Mallorca
Spain- Temperature
- 12–20°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Warm days and longer evenings.
–Easter is busy.
15Taipei
Taiwan- Temperature
- 19–26°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Warm days and clear views.
–Showers and some humidity.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for April.
FAQ
Best city breaks in April
What are the best city breaks in April?
Buenos Aires, Lima and Amsterdam come out best in April. City destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in April?
Hanoi, with average highs around 28°C in April.
Which of these is quietest in April?
Buenos Aires, where crowds in April are moderate.
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