Crete weather in April
Crete averages 19°C by day and 14°C at night in April, with the sea at 18°C and 5 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It warms up by about 3°C into May.
Day
19°C
Night
14°C
Sea
18°C
Rainy days
5
Flight from London
3½h
What April feels like
April is mild in Crete: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather.
The sea is 18°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.
Rain is occasional, on about 5 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Crete is the #46 warmest in April, and #21 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in April?
These are hotter than Crete this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Crete weather by month
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Crete in April: quick answers
Is Crete hot in April?
April is mild in Crete: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather. Average highs are 19°C and lows 14°C.
Can you swim in Crete in April?
The sea is 18°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.
Does it rain in Crete in April?
Rain is occasional, on about 5 days.
What is the warmest month in Crete?
July, at an average high of 30°C. The coolest is January at 15°C.
How long is the flight to Crete from the UK?
About 3½h direct from London, estimated from the 2,632 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in April for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in April from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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