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 high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 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.