How hot is Crete in April?

During April, the average daytime temperature rises to a comfortable 17ºC, giving life to the island's outdoor activities. Daytime high peaks are the island's signature 20ºC, while the temperature rarely drops below 12ºC, even during the infrequent rainy days.



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The best time to visit Crete is from mid-May to June or from September to October.

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Crete in 4-5 days With a few more days in Crete, you can get out of the cities and off the beaten path to see more of the island's natural areas. Crete is known for its olive groves, and many of them welcome visitors.

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Located between Rhodes and Crete, Karpathos is the hottest destination in Greece. Monthly temperatures average 30°C (86°F) throughout the summer, with very little rainfall. It's one of the most southerly isles in the country, which helps explain its sizzling temperatures.

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Crete has better beaches but they're spread out and it takes a fair bit of effort to see the best beaches. Santorini is small and it's easy to get around to all the popular beaches. Crete has more small traditional (non-touristy) villages. Santorini is more romantic and better suited to a honeymoon.

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What's the distance between Athens and Crete? The distance between the port of Piraeus and Crete ranges between 145 nautical miles (269 km) and 200 nautical miles (370 km), depending on the port (Heraklion, Chania, Sitia, or Kissamos port).

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The Canary Islands (23ºC) are the hottest places in Europe in April with Gran Canaria (24ºC) and Tenerife (23ºC) feeling a little warmer than Lanzarote (22ºC). In Mainland Europe the warmest places in April are Cyprus (22ºC) and Crete (20°C).

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The average Crete temperature decreases as you travel north. July and August are the warmest months, and January is the coldest month of the year. In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 20-30ºC (70-90°F) and in winter between 10-15ºC (50-60°F).

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Greece. Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price. High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is January.

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The best time to visit is late spring (May) and fall (Sept–Oct). It's pleasant, with comfortable weather, no rain, and smaller crowds (except during holiday weekends). Winter (late October through mid-March) is colder, with some rainfall.

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Mykonos is nicknamed “the island of the winds” (and has plenty of picturesque windmills). However, it is less windy in May than in the summer months. It is slightly cooler than Crete but has a full 11 hours of daily sunshine and on average only three days are likely to be affected by rain showers.

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Crete. Crete is arguably the best Greek island for those who want to admire the history, ancient ruins, adventure, and sunshine throughout the year.

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Despite being much further south, Crete has similar daytime temperatures, with slightly more hours of sunlight in the day. Figures for other popular islands such as Mykonos and Santorini are pretty much the same.

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