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Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm, sunny conditions continue and late-April shoulder-season deals can appear.
–Humidity and showers become more likely toward the end of the month.
April
Best island getaways in April
For an island trip in April, Maldives comes out first, with average highs around 32°C and moderate crowds.
Island destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for April, and links to the full April guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Seychelles (#2 on this list)
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Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $
+Often excellent sea conditions
–Heat and occasional showers
3Santorini
Greece- Temperature
- 14–20°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Mild weather and a quiet, traditional Easter.
–Some venues still closed and weather mixed.
4Palma de Mallorca
Spain- Temperature
- 12–20°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Warm days and longer evenings.
–Easter is busy.
5Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Dry and sunny.
–Easter crowds.
6Malta
Malta- Temperature
- 13–20°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Pleasant temperatures and longer days
–Sea temperatures can still feel cold
7Maui
United States- Temperature
- 19–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Calmer beaches and prices.
–Whales leave.
8Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 26–34°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Hot beach weather and Songkran creates an unforgettable atmosphere.
–Very hot and increasingly humid.
9Taormina
Italy- Temperature
- 13–19°C
- Crowds
- Low/Medium
- Prices
- €€
+The ancient theatre's open-air season begins, wildflowers peak, and afternoons turn properly warm.
–Easter and Liberation Day (25 April) bring short bumps in both crowds and prices.
10Bahamas
Bahamas- Temperature
- 19–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Hot enough for the sea, with easing crowds.
–Easter weeks are still busy.
11Koh Samui
Thailand- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Thai New Year water festival.
–Hot and humid.
12Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Rain eases, humidity drops and Bali starts moving into its dry season.
–Short bursts of rain are still possible.
13Corfu
Greece- Temperature
- 10–19°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+The famous Easter in Corfu Town.
–Busy and pricier over Easter.
14Crete
Greece- Temperature
- 13–20°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Spring flowers and Greek Easter.
–The sea is still cool.
15Honolulu
United States- Temperature
- 21–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Fewer visitors and lower rates.
–Whale season is ending.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for April.
FAQ
Best island getaways in April
What are the best island getaways in April?
Maldives, Seychelles and Santorini come out best in April. Island destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in April?
Phuket, with average highs around 34°C in April.
Which of these is quietest in April?
Santorini, where crowds in April are low-moderate.
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