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Best sun destinations in April 2026 – where to go

Shoulder season magic — lower crowds, excellent weather in Bali and the Indian Ocean, and the Mediterranean is just warming up.

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Top 11 destinations for April

Ranked by optimal weather conditions, UV intensity and travel accessibility.

Bali, Indonesia
#1
UV 9
Indonesia

Bali

Island of the Gods with lush rice terraces and powerful equatorial sunshine.

9 min burn
220 sunny days
Peak UV: 13
April - October
Maldives, Maldives
#2
UV 11
Maldives

Maldives

Paradise atolls with overwater bungalows and extreme equatorial sun exposure.

8 min burn
250 sunny days
Peak UV: 14
November - April
Cancún, Mexico
#3
UV 9
Mexico

Cancún

Crystal-clear waters and ancient Mayan ruins make Cancún a tropical paradise with intense Caribbean sun.

9 min burn
240 sunny days
Peak UV: 12
December - April
Tulum, Mexico
#4
UV 10
Mexico

Tulum

Mayan ruins overlooking Caribbean beaches.

9 min burn
240 sunny days
Peak UV: 13
December - April
Seychelles, Seychelles
#5
UV 11
Seychelles

Seychelles

Pristine archipelago with unique granite beaches.

8 min burn
260 sunny days
Peak UV: 14
April - May, October - November
Zanzibar, Tanzania
#6
UV 11
Tanzania

Zanzibar

Spice Island with pristine beaches and extreme equatorial sun exposure.

8 min burn
250 sunny days
Peak UV: 14
June - October
Dubai, UAE
#7
UV 10
UAE

Dubai

Futuristic desert city with extreme heat and dangerously high UV index.

9 min burn
350 sunny days
Peak UV: 13
November - March
Fiji, Fiji
#8
UV 10
Fiji

Fiji

Pristine islands with warm hospitality and strong South Pacific UV levels.

9 min burn
210 sunny days
Peak UV: 13
May - October
Phuket, Thailand
#9
UV 10
Thailand

Phuket

Thailand's largest island with stunning beaches and strong tropical UV exposure.

9 min burn
200 sunny days
Peak UV: 13
November - April
Maui, Hawaii, USA
#10
UV 9
USA

Maui, Hawaii

Valley Isle with Hana Road and Haleakala sunrise.

9 min burn
275 sunny days
Peak UV: 12
April - October
Koh Samui, Thailand
#11
UV 10
Thailand

Koh Samui

Palm-fringed beaches and luxury resorts in the Gulf of Thailand.

9 min burn
210 sunny days
Peak UV: 13
December - April