Verdict: Good month
Crete Weather in April
April is mild-to-cool in Crete, topping out near 13°C (55°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 9 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, April is a solid month to visit Crete.
Average high
13°C / 55°F
Average low
4°C / 39°F
Rain days
~9
Precipitation
65 mm
What to pack for Crete in April
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
April against the rest of the year
Warmest in Crete: Jul (23°C / 73°F) · Coolest: Jan (4°C / 39°F) · Wettest: Jan (~18 rain days)
4°
-1°
Jan
5°
-1°
Feb
7°
0°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
9°
May
21°
12°
Jun
23°
14°
Jul
23°
14°
Aug
20°
12°
Sep
15°
8°
Oct
11°
4°
Nov
7°
1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)