Crete · SpringMonth summary
Crete weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
20% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Crete in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: April is a good time to visit Crete. June remains slightly better (+1.3 pts).
By trip type
Crete in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks Spring marks the start of the good season in Crete. Temperatures rise (21°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 7°C | 15°C | 43% | 2.9 | 8.7h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 16°C | 37% | 2.5 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 9°C | 17°C | 33% | 2.2 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 21°C | 20% | 1.2 | 11.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 25°C | 23% | 1.4 | 12.7h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 29°C | 14% | 0.8 | 13.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 31°C | 5% | 0.2 | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 31°C | 7% | 0.3 | 12.6h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 28°C | 15% | 0.8 | 11.4h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 24°C | 21% | 1.1 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 20°C | 29% | 1.9 | 9.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 9°C | 16°C | 42% | 2.8 | 8.5h | 6.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Crete averages 21°C, 20% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
April vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Crete in April
Is April a good time to visit Crete?
April is an excellent time to visit Crete (score 7.9/10). With 21°C, 11.5h of sunshine and 20% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Crete in April?
With 21°C max and 11.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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