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Where to Travel in April
Our Top Travel Destinations for April
The best countries to visit in April, like Japan and the Netherlands, are full of blossoming flowers. Other places with stunningly lush landscapes in April include the Himalayas and Zimbabwe. This is a great time to travel for those looking for wildlife in places like Borneo and the Galápagos, and also for taking walks and hikes in pleasant weather in Sicily and Portugal.
Himalayas
Springtime in the Himalayas is absolutely magical. Rhododendron forests frame uncrowded hiking trails as lush green meadows welcome you to lofty heights below Everest and Annapurna. It’s still early enough that you’ll miss the summer monsoons and late enough that the snow has melted except on the mountain peaks.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s green season is a glorious time when birds are in full migration, a brand-new crop of baby animals spring into life, and the clouds create a dramatic sky, making for great photography opportunities. Spectacular Victoria Falls is at its fullest at the end of the rainy season in April.
Japan
On Japan’s largest and most populated island, Honshu, the climate is very similar to the East Coast of the US. April is the peak of spring, and we enjoy peak sakura (cherry blossom) season as well as cool, comfortable weather. However, as spring is a transitional season, we can expect some rain, especially in the mountains.
Galápagos
Clear visibility and calm waters combined with pleasant temperatures make April ideal for snorkeling and kayaking in the Galápagos. Española is full of waved albatrosses at their nest sites performing spectacular courtship dances, and baby green sea turtles and baby land iguanas are hatching.
Portugal
April marks the beginning of the dry season in Portugal and temperatures are generally mild and warm, with a mix of sunshine and afternoon showers. When we are in the mountains, daytime temperatures can be slightly cooler. The landscape is still lush, and the flowers are blooming!
Borneo
April in Borneo is perfectly situated between two monsoon seasons. The weather is drier, the winds have calmed, and rainfall is minimal. This is an excellent time of year to explore the breathtaking biodiversity of the Danum Valley and Kinabatangan River.
Sicily
The weather in Sicily in late spring is typically warm and pleasant. Cool breezes and showers can occur at any time, but the resulting wildflower blooms are a sight to behold. It can still get quite cold on Mt. Etna—there’s even a possibility of encountering snow on the trails in April!
Jordan
The extraordinary lost city of Petra, a World Heritage Site, and the ethereal desert canyon of Wadi Rum make Jordan a must-visit on any travel bucket list, and one of the best times to visit is April, when you can enjoy the warm days, cool evenings, and gentle breezes.
Netherlands
There’s a Dutch saying that perfectly describes this month’s weather. “April doet wat hij wil,” that translates to “April does what it wants,” and it encompasses a wide range of weather. For the most part, April is very pleasant and the perfect time to visit Keukenhof Gardens, which boasts millions of flowering tulips. This is a quintessential spring adventure!
Frequently Asked Questions
Southern European countries like Portugal and Sicily have some of the best weather in April—pleasant temperatures in the 60s and 70s before the heat of summer sets in. April is also fantastic in Borneo, since it’s situated right in between two monsoon seasons.
April is a good travel month because, in most countries, it’s a shoulder season. This means you won’t find the crowds or swelteringly hot days that summer can bring, but the weather is still typically mild and pleasant.
The Himalayas are one of the best places to hike in April, when lush green meadows and rhododendron forests burst to life. This month is also before the summer monsoons, yet after most of the snow has melted, except on the mountain peaks.
Visit Portugal or Sicily in April to avoid the crowds of travelers that visit in the summer months. Zimbabwe is also ideal in April—you’ll find lush landscapes as the rainy season ends, but few crowds since the country’s peak tourist season is July through October.
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