Where is hot in April?

April in brief

Chiang Mai leads the table with 36°C by day and 24°C at night and 5 rainy days (12 h from London). Bangkok leads with 35°C by day and 27°C at night, a 30°C sea and 11 rainy days (12 h 42 min from London). Dubai leads with 34°C by day and 20°C at night, a 25°C sea and 1 rainy days (7 h 36 min from London). Ho Chi Minh City leads with 34°C by day and 26°C at night and 12 rainy days (13 h 30 min from London). Guanacaste leads with 34°C by day and 24°C at night, a 28°C sea and 5 rainy days (11 h 42 min from London).

Warm rather than hot (20-25°C): Agadir 24°C, Marrakech 24°C, Sousse 23°C, Seville 22°C, Sal 22°C, Gran Canaria 22°C and 15 more. Hot but wet - over 25°C with more than eight rainy days: Bangkok (11 days), Ho Chi Minh City (12 days), Krabi (23 days), Khao Lak (22 days), Kerala (19 days). Over 30°C by day: Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Dubai, Ho Chi Minh City, Guanacaste, Goa and 8 more. For scale, London averages 14°C in April.

Short, mid and long-haul in April

• Short-haul (up to 4.5 h): Agadir 24°C, Marrakech 24°C, Sousse 23°C, Seville 22°C, Gran Canaria 22°C, La Gomera 21°C and 72 more - see the short-haul list
• Mid-haul (4.5-7 h): Sharm El Sheikh 31°C, Kololi 28°C, Hurghada 27°C, Boa Vista 25°C, Sal 22°C, Limassol 22°C and 3 more
• Long-haul (7 h+): Chiang Mai 36°C, Bangkok 35°C, Dubai 34°C, Ho Chi Minh City 34°C, Guanacaste 34°C, Goa 33°C and 41 more

By region

• Europe: 78 destinations, warmest Seville (22°C)
• Asia: 14 destinations, warmest Chiang Mai (36°C)
• Caribbean & Mexico: 14 destinations, warmest Puerto Vallarta (30°C)
• Africa: 12 destinations, warmest Sharm El Sheikh (31°C)
• The Americas: 6 destinations, warmest Guanacaste (34°C)
• Indian Ocean: 6 destinations, warmest Goa (33°C)
• Middle East: 2 destinations, warmest Dubai (34°C)
• Oceania & Pacific: 2 destinations, warmest Hawaii (25°C)

For dry heat, start with Egypt and the Gulf

Sharm El Sheikh suits travellers who want hot days and a shorter flight: its 30°C daytime high comes with 0 rainy days, though the 23°C sea is cooler than the Gulf. Dubai offers more heat at 34°C and a 25°C sea, with 1 rainy day and a flight of 7 h 36 min. Abu Dhabi shares that flight time, pairing 32°C days with a 26°C sea and 0 rainy days. Choose the Gulf if warmer swimming matters enough to justify longer travel. Goa pushes sea warmth further to 29°C, with just 2 rainy days, but its 10 h 12 min flight and 25°C nights suit travellers comfortable with warmth after dark.

For tropical heat, decide how much rain you will accept

Chiang Mai leads for heat at 36°C, with 5 rainy days and a 12 h flight. It suits heat seekers better than travellers planning busy afternoons outdoors; leave room for a midday break. Bangkok is nearly as hot at 35°C, but 27°C nights offer little cooling and 11 rainy days make flexible plans sensible. For warm-sea holidays, Guanacaste balances 34°C days, a 28°C sea and 5 rainy days, although the flight takes 11 h 42 min. Krabi and Khao Lak offer a warmer 30°C sea, but their 23 and 22 rainy days are a substantial catch. Kerala has the same sea temperature with 19 rainy days. Choose these wetter options only if swimming warmth matters more than keeping plans outdoors.

For gentler warmth, do not chase the highest temperature

If you want comfortable outdoor days rather than strong heat, April's milder choices may fit better. Agadir and Marrakech reach 24°C, while Seville, Gran Canaria and Limassol reach 22°C. Tenerife, Crete and Albufeira sit at 21°C: warmer than London's 14°C, but not the same proposition as a hot-weather holiday. These suit travellers who prefer lighter daytime warmth and do not need tropical swimming conditions; the daytime figures alone cannot tell you how the sea will feel. If you still want proper heat but cooler evenings, Puerto Vallarta offers 30°C days and 19°C nights, with 1 rainy day. The catch is its 12 h 18 min flight.