Crete · April
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
MINMIN | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 13h | 13h | 12h | 10h | 8h | 7h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 17° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 19° |
🌧Rain Days | 9d93mm | 7d73mm | 4d38mm | 2d21mm | 2d21mm | 0d4mm | 0d0mm | 0d2mm | 1d12mm | 4d58mm | 4d50mm | 7d82mm |
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 Crete at 21°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 21°C, cooling to 13°C at night (daily average: 17°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, April is one of the sunniest months — 21 mm of rain over 2 days. At 17°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.
Wildblumen und Wandern: Im April ist das kretische Hinterland ein Blumenteppich aus Orchideen, Anemonen und Mohnblüten. Die Samaria-Schlucht öffnet im Mai. Die Seetemperatur steigt langsam, Knossos und Heraklion sind noch ohne Hitzeschlacht begehbar.
Packing list for Crete in April
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Crete?
- April is not an optimal month for Crete (Score: 76/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Crete in April?
- In April, Crete sees daily highs of 21°C. Nights cool to 13°C, with a daily average of 17°C.
- How much rain falls in Crete in April?
- In April, Crete receives an average of 21 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Crete get in April?
- Crete averages 10 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Crete in April?
- Water temperature in Crete in April averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
