Shoulder season at its smartest. April is the connoisseur's month: the whole Mediterranean is warm enough for terraces and coastal walks, but prices and crowds are still in winter mode.
Quick answer: the most reliable sunny weekend destinations in April, within a short direct flight of most of Europe, are Málaga (Spain), Alicante (Spain), Athens (Greece), Malta (Malta), Lisbon (Portugal).
| Destination | Country | Sunny days/yr | Winter / summer | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Málaga | Spain | 300+ | 17°C / 30°C | April, May, June |
| Alicante | Spain | 290+ | 17°C / 30°C | April, May, June |
| Athens | Greece | 280+ | 13°C / 32°C | April, May, June |
| Malta | Malta | 300+ | 16°C / 31°C | April, May, June |
| Lisbon | Portugal | 290+ | 15°C / 28°C | April, May, June |
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Get free weekly alerts →The most reliable sunny destinations in April are Málaga, Alicante, Athens, Malta, Lisbon. April is the connoisseur's month: the whole Mediterranean is warm enough for terraces and coastal walks, but prices and crowds are still in winter mode.
April is the connoisseur's month: the whole Mediterranean is warm enough for terraces and coastal walks, but prices and crowds are still in winter mode. Weekend-only trips also dodge most seasonal price spikes, since you fly Friday–Sunday rather than on peak holiday dates.
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