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Heraklio Town weather in April (Crete, Greece)

How is the weather in Heraklio Town in April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Heraklio Town, April is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Heraklio Town in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 233 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Heraklio Town climate page with graphs.

 

Heraklio Town, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 37 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in April

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

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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 Heraklio Town in April?

For visitors traveling to Heraklio Town, 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 in April.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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