Crete weather in April
Planning a getaway to Crete this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Crete in April?
Crete is a region in Greece. April in Crete generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Thérison at 17°C and pleasant in Agios Konstantinos at 22°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Agios Konstantinos and 13°C in Thérison.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Xerokampos with an average of 13 mm to moderate rainfall in Agia Roumeli with 45 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 231 hours of sunshine in Chania Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at April's conditions in Crete, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Crete's yearly weather, check out our Crete climate page.
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Average weather in Chania Town
In April Chania Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Hersonissos
In April Hersonissos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Réthymno Town
In April Réthymno Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mália
In April Mália generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Kíssamos
In April Kíssamos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Crete, in Greece.
Is April the best time to visit Crete?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Chania Town, April might be a good time to visit Crete.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Chania Town. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be unpleasant.
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