Where to go in April?
59 destinations at their best in April, with what to think about before you leave.
- London What to pack for a trip to London? London can be visited year-round, but April to September offers the longest days and the most pleasant weather.
- Musée du Louvre What to pack for Musée du Louvre? The Louvre is open year-round but July–August brings extreme queues due to peak Parisian tourism; visiting outside school holidays makes for a far more pleasant experience.
- New York City What to pack for a trip to New York City? Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–November) offer ideal weather in New York; summer is hot and humid, making intensive sightseeing uncomfortable.
- Paris What to pack for a trip to Paris? Paris is at its best in spring and early autumn: mild temperatures, flattering light and fewer crowds; July–August bring mass tourism that overwhelms major sites and public transport.
- Château de Versailles What to pack for Château de Versailles? The gardens are in full bloom in spring and autumn, while July–August brings overwhelming crowds and stifling heat.
- Roma What to pack for a trip to Roma? Rome is ideal in spring and autumn: pleasant temperatures around 20 °C and moderate crowds; July–August are stifling (over 35 °C) and mass tourism makes visiting major sites exhausting.
- Tokyo What to pack for a trip to Tokyo? Spring (cherry blossoms in March–April) and autumn (foliage in October–November) are the best seasons; summer is hot, humid and affected by the rainy season.
- Italia What to pack for a trip to Italia? Spring and autumn are the best seasons for visiting Italian art cities, coasts and countryside; summer is stifling in major cities and overcrowded on the coasts.
- Venezia What to pack for a trip to Venezia? Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather and manageable crowds; summer is overwhelmingly hot and busy, while winter brings frequent acqua alta flooding.
- Amsterdam What to pack for a trip to Amsterdam? Spring (tulips, lively canals) and summer offer the best conditions; winter is cold and rainy but the city stays open.
- Barcelona What to pack for a trip to Barcelona? Spring and autumn offer a pleasant climate for visiting Barcelona; July and August are very hot, crowded, and expensive.
- Disneyland Paris What to pack for Disneyland Paris? Spring and autumn combine shorter queues with pleasant weather; July–August should be avoided due to peak crowds.
- España What to pack for a trip to España? Spring and autumn are ideal for exploring Spanish cities and coasts; summer brings scorching heat inland and overcrowded beaches on the coast.
- Istanbul What to pack for a trip to Istanbul? Spring and early autumn bring mild temperatures and little rain for visiting mosques and the Bosphorus; summer is hot and crowded, winter cold and wet.
- Madrid What to pack for a trip to Madrid? Madrid is ideal in spring and autumn; July and August regularly exceed 35°C, making sightseeing exhausting.
- Mont-Saint-Michel What to pack for Mont-Saint-Michel? Spring and autumn allow a visit with far fewer crowds; July and August bring massive tourist numbers that detract from the experience.
- Athenes What to pack for a trip to Athenes? Spring and autumn offer a mild climate ideal for visiting the Acropolis; July and August are scorchingly hot and extremely crowded.
- Japon What to pack for a trip to Japon? Spring (cherry blossoms) and autumn (fall foliage) offer the best conditions; July and August are hot, humid, and crowded.
- Maldives What to pack for a trip to Maldives? The dry season from November to April guarantees clear skies and calm seas; June to August is the heart of the southwest monsoon with heavy rain and swell.
- Marrakech What to pack for a trip to Marrakech? Spring and autumn offer ideal temperatures (20–28°C); July and August are stifling, with peaks above 40°C in the medina.
- Praha What to pack for a trip to Praha? Prague is at its best in spring and early autumn: pleasant temperatures and thinner crowds; winter is cold and grey, and the July–August tourist peak overwhelms the old town.
- Wien What to pack for a trip to Wien? Vienna is delightful in spring and autumn for its museums and cafés; winter is worthwhile for Christmas markets and concerts, and summer remains pleasant despite some heat.
- Zermatt What to pack for a trip to Zermatt? Zermatt offers year-round glacier skiing, but the peak winter season (December–April) and summer season (July–August) offer the best conditions; late spring and autumn are quiet with many closures.
- Grece What to pack for a trip to Grece? Spring and autumn offer pleasant conditions for visiting archaeological sites and islands; July–August brings overwhelming heat and tourist crowds.
- Budapest What to pack for a trip to Budapest? Spring and autumn are ideal for visiting Budapest; summer is hot and busy, while winter is cold but lively in December for Christmas markets.
- Château de Chambord What to pack for Château de Chambord? Château de Chambord is open year-round, but the park and estate are at their best from spring to autumn; winter is cold and outdoor activities are limited.
- Courchevel What to pack for a trip to Courchevel? The resort operates from December to April, with reliable snow cover thanks to its high altitude reaching 3,200 m.
- Europa-Park What to pack for Europa-Park? Europa-Park runs its main season from April to November with most attractions available; it typically closes from January to March.
- Lisboa What to pack for a trip to Lisboa? Spring and autumn offer mild, sunny weather; July and August are very hot (35°C+) and overcrowded.
- Nice What to pack for a trip to Nice? Nice enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot sunny summers perfect for the beach, and very pleasant spring and autumn; January–February are mild but windy and unsuitable for swimming.
- Portugal What to pack for a trip to Portugal? Spring and autumn are the best seasons in Portugal: pleasant heat, swimmable sea and less crowded sites; July–August are very hot (often over 35 °C inland) and extremely busy along the Algarve coast.
- Sevilla What to pack for a trip to Sevilla? Spring is ideal with Semana Santa and the Feria; summers are oppressively hot, regularly exceeding 40 °C.
- Tivoli What to pack for Tivoli? Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen typically opens from April to October, with a Christmas season in November–December; it is closed January–March.
- Val d'Isère What to pack for a trip to Val d'Isère? At 1 850 m base with peaks at 3 456 m, Val d'Isère has reliable snow from December to April and hosts World Cup ski races.
- Val Thorens What to pack for Val Thorens? Europe's highest resort at 2 300 m, Val Thorens guarantees exceptional snow cover from December to April and can open as early as November.
- L'Alpe d'Huez What to pack for a trip to L'Alpe d'Huez? A high-altitude resort (1,860–3,330 m), the ski area is open from December to April with reliable snow; summer also attracts cyclists.
- La Plagne What to pack for La Plagne? Located between 1,800 and 3,250 m, La Plagne benefits from reliable snow from December to April across one of the largest ski areas in the Alps.
- Puy du Fou What to pack for Puy du Fou? Puy du Fou is open from April to early November; the major night shows such as La Cinéscénie take place mainly in summer, offering the best experience from June to September.
- Avignon What to pack for a trip to Avignon? The Avignon Festival in July and the mild Provençal climate from spring to autumn define the season; winter is cold and windy (mistral).
- Ischgl What to pack for a trip to Ischgl? The resort opens in mid-November and closes at the end of April; its summit altitude of 2,872 m ensures reliable snow throughout the season.
- Lyon What to pack for a trip to Lyon? Lyon enjoys a pleasant continental climate from April to October; the Festival of Lights in December is also a highlight.
- Méribel What to pack for a trip to Méribel? At the heart of the Three Valleys (1,450–2,950 m), Méribel benefits from reliable snow from December to April in one of the world's largest ski areas.
- Parc Astérix What to pack for Parc Astérix? Parc Astérix opens from early April and closes in November, with a partial reopening for the end-of-year holidays; the full summer season ensures all attractions are available.
- PortAventura Park What to pack for PortAventura Park? PortAventura operates mainly from March to January with partial winter closures; the summer high season (June–September) gives the best access to all attractions under the Costa Daurada sunshine.
- Sankt Anton am Arlberg What to pack for a trip to Sankt Anton am Arlberg? One of Austria's premier ski resorts, the slopes are reliably snow-covered from December to April thanks to elevations reaching 2 800 m.
- Sölden What to pack for a trip to Sölden? Sölden has glaciers enabling skiing from October, but the full resort operates reliably from December to April above 3 000 m.
- Tignes What to pack for a trip to Tignes? Thanks to the Grande Motte glacier (3 456 m), Tignes offers one of France's longest ski seasons, from December to May.
- ZooParc de Beauval What to pack for ZooParc de Beauval? The zoo is open year-round, but March to October provides the best experience: mild temperatures, long days, and more active animals compared to the cold winter months.
- Avoriaz What to pack for a trip to Avoriaz? Avoriaz (1,800 m, Portes du Soleil ski area) is reliably snow-covered from December to April thanks to its altitude and north-facing aspect.
- Carcassonne What to pack for a trip to Carcassonne? Spring and autumn offer a mild climate to visit the medieval citadel; July and August are stifling and the site is overwhelmed with tourists.
- Efteling What to pack for Efteling? The park is fully open from April to October with all attractions; it also offers a winter season (Winterefteling) but with a reduced programme.
- Futuroscope What to pack for Futuroscope? The park is fully open from spring to autumn; in winter, the offering is reduced and the park may close on weekdays.
- Les Deux Alpes What to pack for a trip to Les Deux Alpes? Les Deux Alpes has a glacier skiable until April and reliable snow from December at altitudes between 1,650 and 3,600 m.
- Toulouse What to pack for a trip to Toulouse? Spring and early autumn offer mild, sunny weather ideal for exploring the Pink City and surroundings; summer can be warm but remains pleasant.
- Arc 1800 What to pack for Arc 1800? Arc 1800 is a high-altitude resort (ski area up to 3,226 m); the ski domain is open and reliably snow-covered from December to April.
- Mayrhofen What to pack for a trip to Mayrhofen? A Zillertal resort with a village at 630 m but slopes up to 2,500 m, Mayrhofen opens its runs from December to April with good snowmaking to complement natural snow.
- Nantes What to pack for a trip to Nantes? Nantes' oceanic climate is most pleasant from April to September, with mild temperatures and enough sunshine to enjoy the city and its outdoor attractions.
- Nigloland What to pack for Nigloland? Nigloland is open from early April to early November; outside this period the park is closed, and the summer season offers the greatest number of operating attractions.
- Walibi Rhône-Alpes What to pack for Walibi Rhône-Alpes? Walibi Rhône-Alpes is an outdoor theme park open mainly from April to October; it is closed in winter except for occasional special events.
✔ Best avoided in April
- Chamonix-Mont-Blanc — Chamonix peaks in winter for skiing (December to March) and in summer (July–August) for hiking and Mont Blanc; spring and autumn bring avalanche risk and unstable conditions.