• easyJet holidays sun-reliability index uses 25 years of weather data to pinpoint the sunniest Easter holiday spots with high temperatures and no rainfall
• Red Sea destination Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt tops list with a 98-100% likelihood of sun and highs of 30C
• In at second is Sal in Cape Verde boasting Caribbean-style turquoise waters, white sands, and virtually no chance of rain
• Destinations in the Canary Islands, Cyprus and Morrocco also ranked highly
• April sunny beach packages start at £389pp

Sun seekers looking to top up on Vitamin D this Easter break should look to a Red Sea destination with crystal-clear waters and exotic marine life after it topped a list of the most reliably sunny places within easy reach of the UK.  

Climate data from the last 25 years has been used as part of the index to rank destinations by the percentage of predominantly sunny and dry days in April, with Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt topping the list followed by Sal in Cape Verde.  

The index also displays average temperature highs, hours of sunshine per day, and the chance of rain.

Both Sharm El Sheikh and Sal have come out as top hitters on the list, which was compiled by easyJet Holidays, boasting around a 100% reliability rate for sunny and dry days during the Easter break. The former, Egypt’s purpose-built family resort city, has been crowned with the number one spot for its highs between 28C and 30C, and between 10 and 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Though the numbers are tight between the top two, if rain – or lack thereof – is the priority, data has it that the rain in Sal stays between 0% and 5%.

Hurghada in Egypt, located practically opposite to Sharm El Sheikh, also made the index. With high temperatures of 28C and a dry sun reliability score of 95-98%, Hurghada offers optimum conditions for snorkelling, as well as exploring its strong range of water parks.

Best Chances of Sun – UK Easter Holidays 2026

Rank	Destination	Avg High Temp (°C)	Sunshine (hrs/day)	Est. % Mainly Sunny Dry Days	Chance of Rain per Day	Package holiday starting price	Activities
1	Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt	28–30	10–11	98–100%	<5%	£659	Glass-bottom boat trips, colourful reef snorkelling, desert safaris, water parks
2	Sal (Santa Maria), Cape Verde	~25	~9	95–100%	0–5%	£799	Salt flats, boat trips, long sandy beaches
3	Gran Canaria (South)	~22	8–10	~95%	5–15%	£429	Desert-style sand dunes and water parks
4	Tenerife South	22–23	8–11	90–93%	7–10%	£439	Cable car rides and lunar landscapes at Mount Teide National Park
5	Paphos, Cyprus	21–23	~9	85–87%	13–15%	£429	Archaeological sites like Tombs of the Kings and mosaic floors, and sea kayaking through coves
6	Hurghada, Egypt	~28	~10	95–98%	<10%	£699	Snorkelling trips through Red Sea coral reefs, glass bottom boat rides, water parks
7	Marrakech, Morocco	26–27	~9–10	90–95%	~10%	£469	Exploring the souks and Medina, Jemaa el-Fna Square, with storytellers, day trips to Atlas Mountains
8	Agadir, Morocco	23–24	~9	90–93%	10–15%	£429	Surfing wide sandy easyJet holidays GEO Easter Sun press release V2 beaches
9	Algarve (Faro), Portugal	20–22	7–8	85–88%	12–18%	£389	Coastal walks and pirate-ship tours, boat trips into sea caves such as Benagil
10	Sicily (Catania/Palermo)	20–23	8–9	80–87%	15–20%	£529	Excursions to Mount Etna for crater views and easy hikes, Ancient Greek temples at Agrigento, and gelato-filled beach days

 

Ranking in third is Gran Canaria, where the chance of rain per day ranges from 5% to 15%, and Tenerife, which bathes in 23C temperatures as the frost starts to lift back in the UK. 

Not far geographically from the Canaries, the Moroccan coast can be found. Home to surf town Agadir, travellers can expect sandy beaches and temperatures of 24C.

And only three hours down the road from coastal Agadir is the country’s top tourist destination – Marrakech. At this time of year, sun reliability without rain is between 90% to 95% with highs of 27C – perfect weather for riad relaxing before exploring the never-ending souks, selling jewellery, leather and spices.

For history-inclined kids and sunshine-inclined parents, Paphos ranks highly in the index. With around 87% of its April days boasting reliable sunshine and temperatures in the twenties, families can explore the UNESCO site, Tombs of the Kings, where archaeological excavations are still being carried out.

Destinations such as Portugal’s ever-popular Algarve and Sicily off the Southern coast of Italy also provide the perfect holiday escape, where the sun-reliability index percentage sits firmly in the 80s.

With a sun reliability score of 85-88%, Faro in the Algarve, provides perfect conditions for warm coastal walks in temperatures of 22C. Similarly, easy hikes and crater views of Mount Etna are perfect pastimes in Sicily, where travellers can enjoy 8-9 hours of sunshine a day.

Stuart Wright, Customer Director at easyJet holidays said: “After making it through the dark winter months, we know many of our customers are relying on April’s Easter break to catch up on some much-needed vitamin D.

“For those chasing warmer weather at this time of year, nearby destinations across Europe and North Africa can be brilliant options and are well worth considering. We know how important it is for customers to feel confident when booking a sunny Easter getaway. easyJet holidays offers great-value packages across a wide range of beach destinations, which is why we’ve launched our new sun-reliability index to give customers extra reassurance when choosing where to go, helping set them up for a brilliant holiday experience.”

Customers can visit easyJet holidays website to book their sun-soaked Easter getaway. All easyJet holidays packages include flights, hotel, and 23kg luggage and transfers on beach holidays, and are covered by its Ultimate Flexibility, offering freedom to change a booking, a refund guarantee, and best price guarantee.

 

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Notes to editors

Methodology:

The easyJet Easter sun-reliability index draws on 25-30 years of climate data history, the standard approach used by meteorological organisations to define “normal” weather patterns, to rank destinations based on (a) the estimated percentage of sunny and dry weather days during the month of April; (b) hours of sunshine per day in April; (c) average temperature highs during the month; (d) and the percentage chance of rain per day, all of which are under 20%. Destinations are ranked by sun reliability, prioritising consistent sunshine and low rainfall rather than peak temperatures alone.

Additional data has been pulled from local tourism boards, reviews as well as the easyJet Holidays database to provide insight on local activities and holiday prices. The index provides a comparative guide to help travellers choose destinations with the best chance of sunshine during the Easter break.

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