Weather in Crete in February

How February compares

February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Crete and ranks 75th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Greece it is 6th of 44 (Greece in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Crete is 6.9°C warmer by day and 6.2°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Crete peaks at 14.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 18.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 250 days top 25°C. Nights average 8.2°C; one night in ten drops to 5.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 25.7°C (2010-02-20) and the coldest night -0.2°C (2004-02-15).

Rain in February

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 71 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2019 with 225 mm, the driest 2016 with 13 mm. Humidity averages 79%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 15.5°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.9°C to 16.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:07 and sets about 18:00 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 57%.

Is February a good time to visit Crete?

February is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Crete on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Mild afternoons, but keep a warm layer handy

The daytime average can make being outdoors comfortable with the right clothing, but it is not T-shirt weather you can count on. The warmest days reach 18.4°C or more, while the coldest nights drop to 5.7°C or below. Pack layers you can remove during a milder afternoon, plus a warm jacket for evenings. February is among Crete's coolest months, so plan around walking and time outdoors rather than sitting still in beachwear. There are about 4.6 hours of sunshine within 10.7 hours of daylight: enough daylight to make outdoor plans, but sunshine should be treated as part of the day rather than a reliable backdrop.

Rain and a cold sea are the main compromises

Rain is a practical consideration in February, so bring a waterproof jacket and shoes you are comfortable wearing on wet ground. Keep your outdoor plans flexible rather than depending on a particular day staying dry. The rainy-day average does not mean continuous rain, but it does make a sunshine-led holiday a gamble. The sea averages 15.5°C, which is cold rather than merely refreshing; comfortable, leisurely swimming should not be the reason for booking. This month works better if you enjoy being outside in cool conditions and can move plans around. For travellers wanting warmth from morning through evening, the compromises are likely to outweigh the appeal.