Rethymno weather in April
Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in April
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Rethymno in April?
In April, Rethymno is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Rethymno.
April compared
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More details for April
- Daylight
- 13 h 3 min06:51 – 19:54
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 40 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %18 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %84 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in April
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Rethymno in April: quick answers
Is Rethymno hot in April?
No. In April, Rethymno is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Rethymno in April?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in April the sea averages just 17.0 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to November.
Does it rain much in Rethymno in April?
Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences