Heraklion (Kreta) weather in April (Greece)

Wondering what the weather is like in Heraklion (Kreta) during April? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During April, Heraklion (Kreta) is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 20°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Heraklion (Kreta) in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 233 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Heraklion (Kreta) climate page with graphs.

 

Heraklion (Kreta), monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 62%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 233 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in April

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Heraklion (Kreta), we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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