Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical April high
Typical range
April climate
April in Heraklion
Greece · Europe
Mild days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
72°F
Lows around 56°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
63°F
Cool water
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 6 wet days this month.
20%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.8 hApril sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryApril Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In April, afternoons feel about 67° and nights feel near 56°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
59%April Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in April.
5 mphApril Calm
Sea temperature
63°FApril sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical April day
April late afternoons are around 71°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning64°F
Rain10%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday71°F
Rain15%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon71°F
Rain15%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening66°F
Rain8%
Cloud37%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 50 | 2.6 | 12 | 8.4 | 81 | 63 |
| Feb | 62 | 49 | 2.6 | 10 | 9.5 | 79 | 61 |
| Mar | 66 | 51 | 2.2 | 9 | 10.4 | 74 | 62 |
| Apr | 72 | 56 | 1.4 | 6 | 11.8 | 67 | 63 |
| May | 80 | 62 | 1.3 | 5 | 12.7 | 62 | 67 |
| Jun | 87 | 70 | 0.5 | 2 | 13.7 | 58 | 73 |
| Jul | 90 | 75 | 0.2 | 1 | 13.3 | 58 | 77 |
| Aug | 89 | 75 | 0.3 | 1 | 12.9 | 63 | 78 |
| Sep | 85 | 70 | 0.9 | 3 | 11.7 | 68 | 77 |
| Oct | 78 | 64 | 1.4 | 6 | 10.0 | 74 | 73 |
| Nov | 71 | 58 | 1.6 | 7 | 9.1 | 79 | 69 |
| Dec | 64 | 53 | 2.4 | 11 | 8.0 | 82 | 65 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 16, 2026
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