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Taormina on its clifftop above the Ionian Sea at golden hour, Mount Etna in the distance

April

Least crowded places to visit in April

Santorini is the best of the quiet destinations in April, with low-moderate crowds and average highs around 20°C.

Destinations with low or very low crowds and decent weather in the month, ranked by how good the month is overall. 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: Taormina (#4 on this list)

  1. Whitewashed buildings and domes in Oia, Santorini, at sunset
    1

    Santorini

    Greece
    Temperature
    14–20°C
    Crowds
    Low-Moderate
    Prices
    €€

    +Mild weather and a quiet, traditional Easter.

    –Some venues still closed and weather mixed.

    Santorini in AprilAll months
  2. Hungarian Parliament beside the Danube in Budapest at sunset
    2

    Budapest

    Hungary
    Temperature
    7–18°C
    Crowds
    Low-Moderate
    Prices
    €€€

    +Outdoor sightseeing and a lively cultural calendar.

    –Prices strengthen around spring holidays.

    Budapest in AprilAll months
  3. A colourful colonial street with balconies in Cartagena's old town
    3

    Cartagena

    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.

    Cartagena in AprilAll months
  4. Taormina on its clifftop above the Ionian Sea at golden hour, Mount Etna in the distance
    4

    Taormina

    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.

    Taormina in AprilAll months
  5. Split's waterfront with palm trees and Marjan hill rising behind the old town
    5

    Split

    Croatia
    Temperature
    12–18°C
    Crowds
    Low-Moderate
    Prices
    €€

    +Comfortable weather and the city reopening.

    –Easter brings a busy weekend.

    Split in AprilAll months
  6. Colourful Nyhavn waterfront in Copenhagen at blue hour
    6

    Copenhagen

    Denmark
    Temperature
    4–12°C
    Crowds
    Low-Moderate
    Prices
    €€€

    +Parks, cafés and cycling before summer demand.

    –Wind and rain remain possible.

    Copenhagen in AprilAll months
  7. Aerial view of the turquoise Balos Lagoon and beach in western Crete
    7

    Crete

    Greece
    Temperature
    13–20°C
    Crowds
    Low–Moderate
    Prices
    €€

    +Spring flowers and Greek Easter.

    –The sea is still cool.

    Crete in AprilAll months
  8. Marina Bay Sands and the ArtScience Museum reflected in Marina Bay, Singapore
    8

    Singapore

    Singapore
    Temperature
    25–32°C
    Crowds
    Low–Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Good value and few crowds.

    –Thunderstorms most afternoons.

    Singapore in AprilAll months
  10. The Mykonos windmills above the blue Aegean Sea
    10

    Mykonos

    Greece
    Temperature
    15–19°C
    Crowds
    Low–Moderate
    Prices
    €€

    +Quiet and mild.

    –The sea is still cold.

    Mykonos in AprilAll months

Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for April.

FAQ

Least crowded places to visit in April

What are the best quiet destinations in April?

Santorini, Budapest and Cartagena come out best in April. Destinations with low or very low crowds and decent weather in the month, ranked by how good the month is overall.

Which of these is warmest in April?

Cartagena, with average highs around 32°C in April.

Which of these is quietest in April?

Cartagena, where crowds in April are lower.

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