Zakynthos · April
Low seasonGreece · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 16° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 30° | 34° | 34° | 29° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
MINMIN | 6° | 7° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 12h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 5h |
🌧Rain Days | 9d118mm | 7d72mm | 6d57mm | 3d27mm | 1d13mm | 1d11mm | 0d3mm | 0d4mm | 3d53mm | 5d89mm | 8d138mm | 9d131mm |
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 Zakynthos 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, September, and October.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 10°C at night (daily average: 15°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, April is one of the sunniest months — 27 mm of rain over 3 days.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Frühling und Meeresschildkröten: Die Caretta-caretta-Schildkröten beginnen nachts am Laganas-Strand zu nisten — Bootstouren zur Beobachtung starten. Schnorcheln in der Blauen Grotte besonders klar.
Packing list for Zakynthos in April
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Zakynthos?
- April is not an optimal month for Zakynthos (Score: 71/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Zakynthos in April?
- In April, Zakynthos sees daily highs of 20°C. Nights cool to 10°C, with a daily average of 15°C.
- How much rain falls in Zakynthos in April?
- In April, Zakynthos receives an average of 27 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Zakynthos get in April?
- Zakynthos averages 10 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
