The 10 sunniest places to visit this Easter for the perfect holiday | Beach Holidays | Travel

If you’re yearning for a sunshine-filled getaway this Easter, Egypt could be your ideal destination. The Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh has been crowned the most dependable spot for guaranteed sunshine during the Easter break.

A newly released ‘sun-reliability index’ from easyJet Holidays examined 25 years of climate data-factoring in average high temperatures, sunshine hours, rainfall, and affordability. Sharm El Sheikh emerged victorious, delivering a 98-100% probability of sunshine, temperatures reaching 30°C, and as many as 11 hours of daily sunlight.

Close behind was Sal in Cape Verde, famed for its Caribbean-style turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and virtually zero chance of rain in April, according to data compiled by easyJet Holidays.

Gran Canaria ranked third with pleasant 23C temperatures and just a five-15% chance of rainfall on any given 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.”

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%, conditions are ideal for snorkelling, alongside making the most of its wide range of water parks.

A short hop from the Canaries, the Moroccan coast offers a change of pace, with surf town Agadir delivering sandy beaches and temperatures of around 24C.

Just three hours inland from Agadir lies Morocco’s top tourist destination, Marrakech. Around Easter, the city enjoys sun reliability of between 90-95%, with highs of 27C.

For history-inclined families, Paphos also ranks highly, with around 87% of April days bringing reliable sunshine and temperatures in the twenties. Visitors can explore the UNESCO-listed Tombs of the Kings, where archaeological excavations are still ongoing.

Elsewhere, destinations such as Portugal’s ever-popular Algarve and Sicily, off Italy’s southern coast, continue to provide dependable spring escapes.

Faro in the Algarve boasts a sun reliability score of between 85-88%, creating ideal conditions for warm coastal walks in temperatures of around 22C.

Similarly, Sicily offers easy hikes and sweeping views of Mount Etna, with travellers enjoying eight to nine hours of sunshine a day.

Stuart Wright added: “We know how important it is for customers to feel confident when booking a sunny Easter getaway.

“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.”