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Heraklion in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Heraklion in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Heraklion, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Heraklion in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Weather for Heraklion in April is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +19°C during the day, and approximately 15 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 4 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in April around 38 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Heraklion has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Heraklion in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Heraklion for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +21°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +28°C during the day and a minimum of +8°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +21°C.

Is Heraklion warm or cold in April?

Heraklion is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +13°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Heraklion:

Climate in Heraklion in April

Heraklion weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+16°C+19°C+23°C
Min. temperature
+2°C+7°C+11°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+34°C+36°C
Rainfall
70 mm38 mm23 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
66%63%62%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
91521
Cloudy days
15118
Rainy days
742
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +19°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 70 mm to 38 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 63%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 9 to 15.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Heraklion in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Heraklion is gradually increasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Heraklion based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 4 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. Heraklion is amazing in April with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Heraklion wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 31% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Heraklion?

This is the weather in Heraklion in April 2023:
1 April
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+24°C
2 April
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+21°C
3 April
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+20°C
4 April
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+22°C
5 April
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+23°C
6 April
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+19°C
7 April
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+27°C
8 April
☀️
+20°C
9 April
☀️
+20°C
10 April
☀️
+24°C
11 April
☀️
+17°C
12 April
☀️
+16°C
13 April
☀️
+17°C
14 April
☀️
+18°C
15 April
☀️
+19°C
16 April
☁️
+21°C
17 April
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+28°C
18 April
☁️
+19°C
19 April
☁️
+18°C
20 April
☀️
+18°C
21 April
☀️
+19°C
22 April
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+26°C
23 April
☀️
+22°C
24 April
☀️
+21°C
25 April
☀️
+23°C
26 April
☀️
+24°C
27 April
☀️
+23°C
28 April
☀️
+23°C
29 April
☁️
+20°C
30 April
☀️
+21°C
In April 2023 Heraklion had 23 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 7%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Heraklion climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Heraklion in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+18°C) and the highest in 2016 (+26°C). The driest year was 2016 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Heraklion in April:

Is April a good time to visit Heraklion?

April is a really good time to go to Heraklion. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Heraklion.

Can you sunbathe in Heraklion in April?

April has mild temperatures in Heraklion. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Heraklion rainy in April?

Heraklion is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Heraklion in April?

The amount of sunny days in Heraklion during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Greece

Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.

Monthly weather in Heraklion

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Heraklion, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.