April · Greece
Best time to visit Crete in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Crete in April
Average temperature 17°C, 26 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.2/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Crete scores 7.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 26 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Crete holds Minoan Knossos, Chania's Venetian harbor, and a south coast of sheltered beaches and gorge walks.
April in Crete: strong conditions, 7th of 12
April averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 26 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 daylight hours.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Crete in April?
- In April, Crete averages 17°C, 26 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Crete?
- April earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Crete in April?
- Expect about 26 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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