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Where to go in April: places for couples

8 places to consider in April as a couple, from southern Europe to northern cities and overseas. Each section names the station, period and source of the climate figures.

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How to choose a destination in April as a couple

April suits couples who want mild city weather before summer heat arrives. In the sources below, Seville's mean daily maximum is 23.4 °C and Lisbon's 19.9 °C, while Kyoto's is 20.1 °C and San Francisco's 18.7 °C (converted from 65.6 °F).

April normals still include rain in several places, so look at the precipitation figure next to each temperature. Averages are not forecasts and say nothing about crowds or holiday dates, so check school and public holidays for your route before booking.

Seville

AEMET's Sevilla Aeropuerto normals (1981-2010) list April with a mean daily maximum of 23.4 °C, a mean temperature of 17.3 °C, mean monthly precipitation of 54 mm and 6.1 days with at least 1 mm of rain.

A city for slow wandering between courtyards, squares and long evenings out. Check the maximum against how much walking in the open you plan for the middle of the day. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Sevilla Aeropuerto climate normals, 1981-2010

Lisbon

IPMA's 1991-2020 normals for Lisboa / Gago Coutinho list April with a mean daily maximum (TX) of 19.9 °C, a mean temperature (TT) of 15.8 °C, 63.4 mm of precipitation and 7.7 days with at least 1 mm.

Hills, viewpoints and tram rides make Lisbon an easy city for couples who like to walk and stop often. Check the forecast for evenings, which can feel cooler than a daytime maximum suggests. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Lisboa / Gago Coutinho climate normals, 1991-2020

Algarve (Faro)

IPMA's 1991-2020 normals for Faro list April with a mean daily maximum (TX) of 20.7 °C, a mean temperature (TT) of 16.6 °C, 39.0 mm of precipitation and 5.3 days with at least 1 mm.

The Algarve works for couples who want a coast to walk along and the option of a quiet beach day. Faro is a low coastal station, so places inland or on the west coast can differ. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Faro climate normals, 1991-2020

Mallorca (Palma)

AEMET's Palma de Mallorca, Aeropuerto normals (1981-2010) list April with a mean daily maximum of 19.8 °C, a mean temperature of 13.6 °C, mean monthly precipitation of 34 mm and 4.8 days with at least 1 mm of rain.

Mallorca fits couples who want a mix of old town, coast and a hire-car day inland. Palma airport is one station on a large island, so mountain and east coast values will differ. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Palma de Mallorca, Aeropuerto climate normals, 1981-2010

Kyoto

The Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991-2020 normals for Kyoto list April with a mean daily maximum of 20.1 °C, a mean temperature of 14.4 °C, a mean daily minimum of 9.2 °C and 117.0 mm of precipitation for the month.

Kyoto suits couples who want temples, gardens and walks in a compact city. Its figures differ from those of Tokyo, so compare both if you plan to see both. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Kyoto climate normals 1991-2020 (annual and monthly values)

Tokyo

The Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991-2020 normals for Tokyo list April with a mean daily maximum of 19.4 °C, a mean temperature of 14.3 °C, a mean daily minimum of 9.8 °C and 133.7 mm of precipitation for the month.

A big-city trip for couples who like food, neighbourhoods and day trips by train. Plan your days by neighbourhood to keep train rides short. This is general planning advice, not a sourced forecast. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Tokyo climate normals 1991-2020 (annual and monthly values)

Washington, D.C.

NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Washington Reagan AP list April with an average daily maximum of 68.0 °F (about 20.0 °C), an average temperature of 58.2 °F (about 14.6 °C) and 6.4 days with at least 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) of precipitation. The source reports Fahrenheit; the Celsius values in brackets are our conversion.

A city break built around museums, monuments and walks along the river and the Mall. Check opening hours and conditions of each museum before you plan a day around it. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Monthly climate normals 1991-2020, Washington Reagan AP

San Francisco

NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for San Francisco Intl AP list April with an average daily maximum of 65.6 °F (about 18.7 °C), an average temperature of 57.3 °F (about 14.1 °C) and 3.4 days with at least 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) of precipitation. The source reports Fahrenheit; the Celsius values in brackets are our conversion.

San Francisco suits couples who like walking hills, waterfront and cafés, with day trips north or south. Pack layers and check the forecast for wind and fog. This is general advice, not a sourced figure. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Monthly climate normals 1991-2020, San Francisco Intl AP

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