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April

Best nature and outdoor destinations in April

For landscapes and the outdoors in April, Maldives comes out first, with average highs around 32°C.

Destinations known for landscapes and outdoor activities, ranked by how good the month is there. 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)

  1. Overwater villas on a Maldives lagoon
    1

    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.

    Maldives in AprilAll months
  2. A hotel pool among palm trees and green mountains in the Seychelles
    2

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Temperature
    26–32°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $

    +Often excellent sea conditions

    –Heat and occasional showers

    Seychelles in AprilAll months
  3. Infinity pool overlooking the Twelve Apostles and the Atlantic coast near Cape Town
    3

    Cape Town

    South Africa
    Temperature
    12–24°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$

    +Comfortable temperatures for exploring.

    –Increasing chance of rain.

    Cape Town in AprilAll months
  4. Hot-air balloons floating above Cappadocia at sunrise
    4

    Cappadocia

    Turkey
    Temperature
    5–16°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    €€€

    +Comfortable temperatures

    –Some spring rain is possible

    Cappadocia in AprilAll months
  5. The crescent of Molokini crater in deep blue water off Maui
    5

    Maui

    United States
    Temperature
    19–29°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Calmer beaches and prices.

    –Whales leave.

    Maui in AprilAll months
  6. Queenstown Bay and the shoreline of Lake Wakatipu
    6

    Queenstown

    New Zealand
    Temperature
    4–15°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$$

    +Golden foliage at Arrowtown and Lake Hayes.

    –Cooler mornings and some showers.

    Queenstown in AprilAll months
  7. Terracotta rooftops of Cusco with the Andes beyond
    7

    Cusco

    Peru
    Temperature
    6–21°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Greener hills and improving weather.

    –Holy Week can be busy.

    Cusco in AprilAll months
  8. Pastel houses stacked up the hillside in Positano on the Amalfi Coast
    8

    Amalfi Coast

    Italy
    Temperature
    12–20°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    €€€

    +Blooming terraces and the first boats of the season.

    –Easter weekends pack the coast road.

    Amalfi Coast in AprilAll months
  9. Villa Melzi and the lakefront at Bellagio on Lake Como
    9

    Lake Como

    Italy
    Temperature
    7–17°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    €€€

    +Gardens begin to bloom and villas open.

    –Easter can be busy and showers are common.

    Lake Como in AprilAll months
  10. Sunset over the rock arch at Batu Bolong beach near Tanah Lot, Bali
    10

    Bali

    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.

    Bali in AprilAll months
  11. Aerial view of the turquoise Balos Lagoon and beach in western Crete
    11

    Crete

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

    +Spring flowers and Greek Easter.

    –The sea is still cool.

    Crete in AprilAll months
  12. Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head on a sunny day in Honolulu
    12

    Honolulu

    United States
    Temperature
    21–28°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Fewer visitors and lower rates.

    –Whale season is ending.

    Honolulu in AprilAll months
  13. Kotor's red-roofed old town and the bay seen from the fortress walls
    13

    Kotor

    Montenegro
    Temperature
    10–19°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    €€€

    +Mild weather for the fortress climb.

    –Cruise season begins.

    Kotor in AprilAll months
  14. Christ the Redeemer overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay
    14

    Rio de Janeiro

    Brazil
    Temperature
    22–28°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Comfortable temperatures and the summer rush behind you.

    –Holiday weekends can still be busy.

    Rio de Janeiro in AprilAll months
  15. A white pebble cove and turquoise sea below cliffs on Sardinia's east coast
    15

    Sardinia

    Italy
    Temperature
    10–20°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    €€€

    +Ideal temperatures for walking.

    –Some resorts only open late in the month.

    Sardinia 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

Best nature and outdoor destinations in April

What are the best nature and outdoor destinations in April?

Maldives, Seychelles and Cape Town come out best in April. Destinations known for landscapes and outdoor activities, ranked by how good the month is there.

Which of these is warmest in April?

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

Which of these is quietest in April?

Crete, where crowds in April are low–moderate.

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