Heraklion weather in April 2026

Q: How hot is it in Heraklion in April?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 19°C in Heraklion in April, falling to 11°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in Heraklion in April?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Heraklion in April - that's 58% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around Heraklion in April?

The average sea temperature around Heraklion in April is 16°C.

Q: Does it rain in Heraklion in April?

There are usually 5 days with some rain in Heraklion in April and the average monthly rainfall is 38mm.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 19°C in Heraklion, Crete in April based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average.

19
19°C max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
5
5 days with some rainfall
11
11°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
38
38 mm of monthly rainfall
7
7 (High) UV index
16
16°C sea temperature

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The April weather guide for Crete (Heraklion) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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