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Greece in April

3 covered cities, one measured yardstick: average highs, rain days and daylight from multi-year records. 3 of 3 sit in the ideal band in April. Every card links to that city's own April guide.

Nº 1

Crete

Ideal in April

  • 21° / 13° high / low
  • 0.5 h rain/day
  • 13.0 h daylight

21° highs with 4 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).

Things to do in Crete in April →

Nº 3

Athens

Ideal in April

  • 20° / 11° high / low
  • 0.6 h rain/day
  • 13.1 h daylight

20° highs with 7 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).

Things to do in Athens in April →

Greece's holidays in April 2027

  • 30 Apr Good Friday (Μεγάλη Παρασκευή)

Quick answers

Where is it ideal to travel in April?

3 of the 3 cities we measure sit in the ideal band in April; Crete, Mykonos, Athens lead the ranking.

Which city is coolest in April?

Mykonos, with average highs of 19 °C in our measured record.

Which city is driest in April?

Crete, averaging 4 rain days across the month.