The Canaries offer year-round sunshine, though temperatures can be a little chilly in winter. By April they are warming up nicely, though it’s not too hot for some sightseeing on Tenerife where you can explore San Cristóbal de La Laguna and Spain’s highest peak, the dormant volcano of Mount Teide. Lanzarote has 300 volcanic cones and several white-sand beaches, plus great windsurfing. If you really want to escape the crowds, catch a flight to tiny La Palma. Find the hottest Canary Islands in April.
Where in Europe is hot in April
The Canary Islands (23ºC) are the hottest places in Europe in April with Gran Canaria (24ºC) and Tenerife (23ºC) feeling a little warmer than Lanzarote (22ºC). In Mainland Europe the warmest places in April are Cyprus (22ºC) and Crete (20°C). The hottest cities are Seville (23ºC) followed by Rome (20ºC), Valencia (20ºC) in Spain, and Valletta (20°C) in Malta.
Hottest beaches in Europe in April
If you want sunbathing weather, there’s no contest: head to the Canary Islands. It’s a four-hour direct flight from airports across the UK and you can enjoy temperatures of up to 24ºC in Gran Canaria and 23ºC in Tenerife.
What are the sunniest places in Europe in April
Although Gran Canaria is the hottest place in Europe, Lanzarote is the sunniest with an average 10 days of daily sunshine, followed by Tenerife (9 hours) and Gran Canaria (8 hours). In mainland Europe the sunniest places are Seville (8 hours), Valencia (7 hours), Athens (7 hours), Rome (7 hours), Lisbon (7 hours), Barcelona (6 hours), Dubrovnik (6 hours) and Palermo in Sicily (6 hours).
Best festivals in April in Europe
Spain – Seville Fair – This week-long extravaganza in Seville features flamenco dancing, bullfights, fireworks, and horse carriages parading through the streets. It takes place after Easter each April.
Italy – Scoppio del Carro – In Florence, an elaborate antique cart is lit on fire and paraded through town on Easter Sunday to commemorate this Renaissance tradition.
Malta – Holy Week – Malta celebrates Easter with solemn processions and street decorations. Good Friday sees statue-bearing floats winding through villages.
Greece – Orthodox Easter – Greeks celebrate Easter week with candlelit processions, fireworks, lamb roasts and other traditions.
Croatia – Zagrebstruction Festival – This festival in Zagreb features international street performers, acrobats, musicians and other acts in late April. See our guide to where is hot in Croatia in April.
Portugal – Peixe em Lisboa – Lisbon‘s annual fish and seafood festival takes place for a week in April with tastings, cooking lessons, and concerts.
Turkey – International Istanbul Tulip Festival – Istanbul celebrates spring by displaying thousands of tulips and other flowers at landmarks across the city in April.
Cyprus – Flower Festival – The annual flower festival in the Troodos Mountains features blooming wildflowers, traditional food and handicrafts.
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Last updated: 29 January 2024
