Where is warm in April for a beach holiday?
April is a useful month for combining a coast with a city or countryside, but Mediterranean swimming remains an early-season choice. Crete, Rhodes and southern Spain can appeal when exploring matters as much as sunbathing. If daily swimming is the reason for travelling, compare the Red Sea and tropical alternatives before settling on a warm air forecast in Europe.
Plan for more than the hotel pool
The monthly water averages at Lindos on Rhodes and Hurghada make that contrast clear. Look at beach access and nearby walks so cooler or windy days still leave something enjoyable to do. Further afield, April is a monsoon transition month in the Maldives, rather than an extension of an unchanging dry season. Check your exact Easter dates and whether seasonal restaurants, excursions and transfers are operating.
World coasts
°CComparison: April
2021–2025 sea temperature averages for the named places, not entire regions. Not a forecast.
The tiles compare monthly sea and air averages for 2021–2025. The selection includes beaches with an average sea temperature of at least 18 °C; it is not a forecast for a particular week or a guarantee of comfortable swimming.
Where is hot in April · April average
2021–2025 sea temperature averages for the named places, not entire regions. Not a forecast.