Where to go for a beach holiday in April?
The 6 best destinations for a beach holiday in April, ranked on the weather actually recorded.
For a beach holiday in April, we kept seaside or island destinations with at least 24 °C in the afternoon, a sea at 22 °C or more where we measure it, and no more than eight days of rain. Temperatures and rainfall are real records, averaged from 2015 to 2024 at each destination's reference point, and the sea is measured at the nearest coastal point. 6 destinations pass this filter, in Africa, Asia and Americas. Top of the ranking: Oman (34 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 27 °C).
The ranking at a glance
| # | Destination | Afternoon | Rainy days | Sea (°C) | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇴🇲 Oman | 34 °C | 1 | 27 °C | €110-180 a day |
| 2 | 🇮🇳 Goa | 32 °C | 1 | 30 °C | €30-70 a day |
| 3 | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | 32 °C | 6 | 30 °C | €50-100 a day |
| 4 | 🇲🇽 The Yucatán | 36 °C | 4 | 28 °C | €90-180 a day |
| 5 | 🇪🇬 The Egyptian Red Sea | 27 °C | 0 | 23 °C | €50-110 a day |
| 6 | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 33 °C | 1 | 26 °C | €120-300 a day |
The 6 destinations in detail
Countries1 🇴🇲 Oman
🌡️ 34 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €110-180 a day
Oman means the turquoise pools of Wadi Shab, the ochre dunes of the Wahiba Sands where you sleep in a desert camp, and the mud-brick forts of Nizwa. An authentic Gulf, far from the bustle, all the way to the fjords of Musandam.
City2 🇮🇳 Goa
🌡️ 32 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 30 °C · 💶 €30-70 a day · at the edge of its season
Goa lines up 100 km of beaches on the Arabian Sea, listed baroque churches in Old Goa and ochre Portuguese houses in Fontainhas. India's smallest state is explored by scooter, is best visited from November to March and costs less than €50 a day if you stay in guesthouses.
Countries3 🇲🇬 Madagascar
🌡️ 32 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain, sea at 30 °C · 💶 €50-100 a day
Madagascar means the Avenue of the Baobabs at dusk, lemurs you won't see anywhere else and the canyons of Isalo. An island-continent with unique biodiversity, far off the beaten track.
City4 🇲🇽 The Yucatán
🌡️ 36 °C in the afternoon, 4 days of rain, sea at 28 °C · 💶 €90-180 a day
The Yucatán means the Mayan ruins of Tulum facing the sea, cenotes where you dive into clear fresh water, and the white sand of the Riviera Maya. Caribbean beaches and Mayan culture, side by side.
Region5 🇪🇬 The Egyptian Red Sea
🌡️ 27 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 23 °C · 💶 €50-110 a day
Egypt's Red Sea means 1,000 km of coast down to the Sudanese border, with Sinai opposite, reefs that begin five metres from the shore and water at 22°C in January. Around five hours' direct flight from much of Europe, resorts under €100 and dives such as the Thistlegorm or Ras Mohammed.
City6 🇦🇪 Dubai
🌡️ 33 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 26 °C · 💶 €120-300 a day · at the edge of its season
Dubai means the view from the Burj Khalifa, a 4x4 safari in the dunes and gold souks a stone's throw from air-conditioned malls. A futuristic showcase of luxury, set between desert and Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Where to go for a beach holiday in April?
Oman, Goa, Madagascar, The Yucatán and The Egyptian Red Sea top our ranking for a beach holiday in April. In first place, Oman: 34 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 27 °C on average over 2015-2024.
Which is the closest beach destination in April?
The Egyptian Red Sea, about 5h by air from Paris, with 27 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 23 °C in April.
Where does it rain least in April among these destinations?
The Egyptian Red Sea: 0 days of rain on average in April, with 27 °C in the afternoon.
Where is it hottest in April?
Among these destinations, The Yucatán, with 36 °C in the afternoon on average in April: plan your sightseeing for early morning and late afternoon.
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