Greece

Greece Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Greece in April.

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Athens Fira Chania Town Mýkonos City

Planning a trip to Greece this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Greece in April

April in Greece generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Psarádes at 14°C (57°F) to warm in Loútsa at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Loútsa and 4°C (39°F) in Psarádes.

To explore the conditions in Greece in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Xerokampos with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to high rainfall in Dodoni with 128 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Kalambaka enjoys about 214 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Greece in April

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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Temperature range in Greece (April)

Precipitation variation in Greece (April)

Kalambaka

In April Kalambaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
214 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kalambaka →

Athens

In April Athens generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
230 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Athens →

Chania Town

In April Chania Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
231 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Chania Town →

Hersonissos

In April Hersonissos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
233 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hersonissos →

Mýkonos City

In April Mýkonos City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
9.6 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mýkonos City →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Greece in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Athens 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Fira 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Chania Town 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mýkonos City 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Heraklion (Kreta) 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Rhodes 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Greece weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greece in April?

Greece typically experiences perfect weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kalambaka average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Greece in April?

In Kalambaka, the average daytime high in April is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

Does Greece get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Kalambaka averages just 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Greece.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Greece?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Greece with overall perfect weather in Kalambaka. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Greece is in April, May, September and October with generally perfect weather in Kalambaka. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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