Cyprus: The warmest country in Europe in April, with temperatures averaging around 21-24 C (69.8-75.2 F) during the day. Perfect for beach-lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Average daily temperaturesIt's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 23 C and the average daily minimum is 13 C.
Cyprus has one of the warmest climates and warmest winters in the Mediterranean part of the European Union. The average annual temperature on the coast is around 24 °C (75 °F) during the day and 14 °C (57 °F) at night.
The hottest place is Portugal in April is Évora (21ºC) in the Alentejo region just to the south of Lisbon. Close behind are the Algarve (20ºC) and the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira (20ºC).
If, however, you want to go swimming and sunbathing every day, and enjoy nightlife and other touristy activities, then it's best to come between May and September – October. April weather is perfect for exploring the coastline of Algarve, but not always warm enough for sunbathing and beaches.
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).
Spain will be warming up nicely in April, if you pick the right spot. It's not a great time to visit the north coast and Madrid will be just 18ºC with a strong chance of rain showers. But head south and you can expect 25ºC in Seville and other parts of Andalucia with eight hours of daily sunshine.
The highest temperatures in Portugal tend to occur inland. The town of Amareleja is one of the hottest places in Europe during the summer, with a high temperature of 47.4°C (117.3 °F) recorded on August 1, 2003. Amareleja is located in the municipality of Moura, in the district of Beja in the Alentejo region.
In Lisbon, the average daily temperature is 59°F (15°C), with highs of up to 68°F (20°C), though showers are still plentiful, with around seven days of rain. Porto is only a shade cooler, with highs of up to 64°F (18°C) and nine rainy days.
The best time to visit Portugal is in spring (March-May), when the country is in bloom and waking after the winter. You could also go in fall (between September and October) when the sun is still shining, the weather is warm, and many of the crowds have dispersed.
While many in the continent are donning coats and scarves, Cyprus remains a sun-soaked haven, with temperatures hovering around a scorching 31C, even hotter than certain parts of Turkey. This unanticipated warmth has left both meteorologists and travel enthusiasts in awe, sparking debates among experts.
Your question at first glance may seem a little ridiculous, as it depends on the weather in each particular area. However, the eastern coast tends to be 3 - 4 C warmer than Paphos in the West. You could expect temperatures averaging high 20's during early May in Paphos, lovely temperature with little chance of rain.