Where’s actually warm in April from Knock?
Places averaging 20°C or more in April, with direct flights. Warmest first.
Lanzarote wins on everything in April: about 24°C, the sea at 19°C and about 1 rainy day.
Lanzarote
24°6/7+11°Cvs home7/10Worth the bother? Worth a look.“Looks like the moon, feels like July. Half of Carlow is on your flight.”Tenerife
23°7/7+10°Cvs home7/10Worth the bother? Worth a look.“Guaranteed sun. You will meet someone you went to school with.”Alicante
22°6/7+9°Cvs home6/10Worth the bother? Could be tempted.“Sun, sea and a castle on the hill. Benidorm is down the road if you are feeling brave.”Málaga
22°6/7+9°Cvs home6/10Worth the bother? Could be tempted.“A proper city with a beach attached. Tapas portions are not a meal.”Faro and the Algarve
21°6/7+8°Cvs home6/10Worth the bother? Could be tempted.“Golf, grilled fish and a sunburnt man from Mullingar. Grand.”Majorca
20°7/7+7°Cvs home6/10Worth the bother? Could be tempted.“Mountains, coves and a cathedral that shows off. Something for everyone, including the stag in seat 14C.”April at a glance
| Place | Avg high | Sea | Sun a day | Rainy days | Flight | Dots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzarote | 24°C | 19°C | 9h | 1 | 4h | 6/7 |
| Tenerife | 23°C | 19°C | 8h | 1 | 4h 20m | 7/7 |
| Alicante | 22°C | 16°C | 8h | 4 | 2h 40m | 6/7 |
| Málaga | 22°C | 16°C | 8h | 4 | 2h 55m | 6/7 |
| Faro and the Algarve | 21°C | 16°C | 9h | 4 | 2h 45m | 6/7 |
| Majorca | 20°C | 15°C | 8h | 5 | 2h 30m | 7/7 |
| Dublin, for comparison | 13°C | 9°C | 6h | 10 | – | – |
Long-term averages, rounded. Rainy days are days with at least 1mm of rain. Sea temperature is shown where there is a beach to swim from.
Irish school holidays in April 2027
- Easter holidays 22 Mar – 2 Apr
Fares from Ireland jump for school holiday weeks. If you are not tied to the school calendar, fly the week before or after and you will often save a fair bit.
What's on in April
Not every good trip is about the sun. Festivals, carnivals and Christmas markets worth the flight.
Milan and the Lakes 18°C
Milan Design Week in April: the whole city becomes a showroom, and hotels triple in price.
Direct from KnockAmsterdam 14°C
King’s Day, 27 April: the whole city turns orange and parties on the canals.
Direct from Dublin and CorkIstanbul 16°C
Tulip Festival: millions of tulips in the parks all April.
Direct from DublinSeville 24°C
Feria de Abril: a week of flamenco dresses, horses and sherry, about two weeks after Easter.
Direct from Dublin and CorkWashington 19°C
Cherry Blossom Festival, late March to mid-April.
Direct from DublinZurich 14°C
Sechseläuten in April: they burn a snowman on a bonfire to see how good the summer will be.
Direct from Dublin
Dates move from year to year. Check the event's own website before you book.
Questions people actually ask
Where is warm in April with a direct flight from Knock?
The warmest places with direct flights from Knock in April are Lanzarote (24°C), Tenerife (23°C), Alicante (22°C), Málaga (22°C) and Faro and the Algarve (21°C). Those are average daytime highs.
Where is the sea warm enough to swim in April?
Nowhere direct is properly warm for swimming in April. The mildest sea is in Lanzarote, at about 19°C: bracing, but warmer than at home.
Where is sunniest in April?
Of the places with direct flights, Faro and the Algarve gets the most sunshine in April, about 9 hours a day. Dublin averages about 6.
Are there school holidays in Ireland in April 2027?
Yes: Easter holidays (22 Mar – 2 Apr). Fares from Ireland usually jump for those weeks, so fly the week before or after if you can. Check your own school's dates, as some differ.
What's on in April?
Amsterdam: King’s Day, 27 April: the whole city turns orange and parties on the canals. Istanbul: Tulip Festival: millions of tulips in the parks all April. Milan and the Lakes: Milan Design Week in April: the whole city becomes a showroom, and hotels triple in price. Seville: Feria de Abril: a week of flamenco dresses, horses and sherry, about two weeks after Easter.