Heraklion weather in April

April in Heraklion: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Heraklion · #233 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 82/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Heraklion climate normals — April

Daytime high21°C / 69°F😎 nice
Nighttime low12°C / 53°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Rainfall31 mm / 1.2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity70%💧 humid
Dew point10°C / 50°F
Sunshine11.4 h/day
Daylight13.1 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)49🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Heraklion in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Heraklion?
April in Heraklion: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Heraklion on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
What is the weather like in Heraklion in April?
In April, Heraklion averages a daily high of 20.8°C and a low of 11.7°C, with about 31.4 mm of rain over roughly 5.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Heraklion in April?
Heraklion has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in April.

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