Chalkidiki · April
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Climate Overview
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MAXMAX | 10° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 26° | 30° | 33° | 33° | 28° | 22° | 17° | 12° |
MINMIN | 3° | 4° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 18° | 13° | 9° | 5° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 4 | 6h UV 5 | 7h UV 6 | 8h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 9h UV 7 | 7h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 | 4h UV 3 |
🌊Water Temp | 15° | 14° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 4d32mm | 4d31mm | 6d45mm | 4d34mm | 4d45mm | 4d44mm | 2d30mm | 2d27mm | 4d47mm | 4d43mm | 4d42mm | 5d53mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in May.
April in Chalkidiki at 20°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 14°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 34 mm total. At 15°C, the water is still quite cool in April — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Packing list for Chalkidiki in April
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Chalkidiki?
- April is not an optimal month for Chalkidiki (Score: 64/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Chalkidiki in April?
- In April, Chalkidiki sees daily highs of 20°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 14°C.
- How much rain falls in Chalkidiki in April?
- In April, Chalkidiki receives an average of 34 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Chalkidiki get in April?
- Chalkidiki averages 8 sunshine hours per day in April — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Chalkidiki in April?
- Water temperature in Chalkidiki in April averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
