Temperatures in April
It's pleasantly warm in April in Heraklion with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Heraklion in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Heraklion with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature rises to around 21°C, with nights close to 13°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Heraklion will be around 22°C, with nights close to 14°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Heraklion is 18°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit on the chilly side.
Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 33 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The precipitation chance averages 11% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Heraklion. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Heraklion in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
21°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
18°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
33 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 7 days | |
March
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Heraklion?
Want nice weather? Then April is a great time to be in Heraklion. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Heraklion in April
With 34°C, Heraklion hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 7°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Heraklion
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Heraklion, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Heraklion
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Heraklion, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 3 days of rain in Heraklion.
Daily UV Index in April in Heraklion
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Heraklion, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Heraklion Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Heraklion, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Heraklion Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Heraklion, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for Heraklion
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Average Weather in Heraklion by Month
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