Chania Town

Crete Weather in April

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

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Chania Town Hersonissos Réthymno Town Mália

Planning a journey to Crete, Greece this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Crete in April

Crete, Greece is a region in Greece. April in Crete generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Thérison at 17°C (63°F) and pleasant in Agios Konstantinos at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Agios Konstantinos and 13°C (55°F) in Thérison.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Crete, Greece, check out 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 moderate rainfall in Agia Roumeli with 45 mm (1.8 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Chania Town sees around 231 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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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).

Popular Destinations in Crete

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Crete, Greece?

Temperature range in Crete (April)

Precipitation variation in Crete (April)

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 →

Réthymno Town

In April Réthymno Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
231 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Réthymno Town →

Mália

In April Mália generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
233 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mália →

Kíssamos

In April Kíssamos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate 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
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
231 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kíssamos →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chania Town 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Hersonissos 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Réthymno Town 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Mália 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Kíssamos 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Plakiás 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)

Crete weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Crete, Greece in April?

In April, Crete, Greece generally has tolerable weather conditions. Chania Town sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Crete, Greece in April?

Daytime temperatures in Chania Town peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in April, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does Crete, Greece get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Crete, Greece. Chania Town averages only about 42 mm (1.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Crete, Greece?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Chania Town, April might be a good time to visit Crete, Greece.

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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