#1Mild
Hersonissos
- Day
- 15.4°C
- Sea
- 15.6°C
- Sun
- 5.0h
- Rain days
- 10
Your February weather guide
Weather in Greece in February
February is a good month for Greece if you want mild weather for walking rather than a beach holiday. Country averages of 13°C by day and 9°C at night call for layers, while the sea at 15°C will feel cold for most swimmers. Crete is among the warmer choices, but this is still winter: plan around rain, keep outdoor days flexible and do not expect warmth to last into the evening.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
- Average daytime high
- 13.3°Cacross 44 destinations
- Average night-time low
- 9.0°Cafter dark
- Sea temperature
- 15.2°Ccold for swimming
- Rainy days
- 10days1 mm or more
Greece, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Warmest places in Greece in February
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
#2Mild
Koutouloufari
- Day
- 15.4°C
- Sea
- 15.6°C
- Sun
- 5.0h
- Rain days
- 10
#3Mild
Elounda
- Day
- 15.3°C
- Sea
- 15.6°C
- Sun
- 5.0h
- Rain days
- 9
#4Mild
Sissi
- Day
- 15.2°C
- Sea
- 15.6°C
- Sun
- 5.0h
- Rain days
- 10
#5Mild
Stalis
- Day
- 15.2°C
- Sea
- 15.6°C
- Sun
- 5.0h
- Rain days
- 10
#6Cool
Crete
- Day
- 14.8°C
- Sea
- 15.5°C
- Sun
- 4.6h
- Rain days
- 11
Greece destinations ranked for February
All 44 places we track in Greece, ordered by daytime high.
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| # | Destination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hersonissos | 15.4°C | 8.6°C | 15.6°C | 5.0 h | 10 | 4 h 6 min |
| 2 | Koutouloufari | 15.4°C | 8.6°C | 15.6°C | 5.0 h | 10 | 4 h 6 min |
| 3 | Elounda | 15.3°C | 9.7°C | 15.6°C | 5.0 h | 9 | 4 h 6 min |
| 4 | Sissi | 15.2°C | 8.9°C | 15.6°C | 5.0 h | 10 | 4 h 6 min |
| 5 | Stalis | 15.2°C | 9.0°C | 15.6°C | 5.0 h | 10 | 4 h 6 min |
| 6 | Crete | 14.8°C | 8.2°C | 15.5°C | 4.6 h | 11 | 4 h 6 min |
| 7 | Gouves | 14.8°C | 8.0°C | 15.6°C | 4.6 h | 11 | 4 h 6 min |
| 8 | Kiotari | 14.6°C | 10.8°C | 16.8°C | 5.9 h | 10 | 4 h 12 min |
| 9 | Faliraki | 14.5°C | 11.4°C | 16.9°C | 5.9 h | 10 | 4 h 12 min |
| 10 | Lindos | 14.5°C | 10.6°C | 16.8°C | 5.9 h | 10 | 4 h 12 min |
| 11 | Kolymbia | 14.5°C | 11.1°C | 16.9°C | 5.9 h | 10 | 4 h 12 min |
| 12 | Ixia | 14.4°C | 11.4°C | 16.9°C | 5.9 h | 10 | 4 h 12 min |
| 13 | Rhodes | 14.3°C | 11.2°C | 16.9°C | 5.9 h | 10 | 4 h 12 min |
| 14 | Rhodes Town | 14.3°C | 11.2°C | 16.9°C | 5.9 h | 10 | 4 h 12 min |
| 15 | Skala | 14.3°C | 5.9°C | 15.4°C | 5.8 h | 9 | 3 h 48 min |
| 16 | Kos | 14.2°C | 11.2°C | 16.7°C | 5.8 h | 12 | 4 h 6 min |
| 17 | Kardamena | 14.1°C | 11.4°C | 16.7°C | 5.8 h | 11 | 4 h 6 min |
| 18 | Zante | 13.6°C | 10.6°C | 15.4°C | 5.2 h | 12 | 3 h 30 min |
| 19 | Laganas | 13.6°C | 10.6°C | 15.4°C | 5.3 h | 12 | 3 h 30 min |
| 20 | Zakynthos Town | 13.6°C | 10.6°C | 15.4°C | 5.2 h | 12 | 3 h 30 min |
| 21 | Kefalos | 13.5°C | 10.8°C | 16.8°C | 5.7 h | 11 | 4 h 6 min |
| 22 | Kefalonia | 13.4°C | 10.6°C | 15.2°C | 5.3 h | 11 | 3 h 30 min |
| 23 | Mykonos | 13.4°C | 10.5°C | 15.4°C | 5.3 h | 9 | 3 h 54 min |
| 24 | Chania | 13.4°C | 9.7°C | 15.5°C | 5.1 h | 13 | 4 h |
| 25 | Lassi | 13.4°C | 10.6°C | 15.2°C | 5.3 h | 11 | 3 h 30 min |
| 26 | Naxos | 13.3°C | 10.6°C | 15.7°C | 5.3 h | 9 | 3 h 54 min |
| 27 | Kavos | 13.3°C | 7.3°C | 14.8°C | 4.9 h | 11 | 3 h 18 min |
| 28 | Kalamaki | 13.1°C | 7.1°C | 14.4°C | 5.2 h | 7 | 3 h 42 min |
| 29 | Athens | 12.8°C | 5.7°C | 14.3°C | 5.2 h | 7 | 3 h 42 min |
| 30 | Santorini | 12.6°C | 9.7°C | 16.1°C | 5.4 h | 9 | 4 h |
| 31 | Parga | 12.6°C | 6.9°C | 14.8°C | 5.0 h | 11 | 3 h 18 min |
| 32 | Roda | 12.6°C | 9.3°C | 14.6°C | 4.9 h | 11 | 3 h 12 min |
| 33 | Paxos | 12.5°C | 9.5°C | 14.9°C | 5.1 h | 11 | 3 h 18 min |
| 34 | Corfu | 12.3°C | 8.6°C | 14.5°C | 4.9 h | 11 | 3 h 18 min |
| 35 | Skiathos | 12.1°C | 9.7°C | 13.7°C | 4.8 h | 10 | 3 h 36 min |
| 36 | Skiathos Town | 12.1°C | 9.7°C | 13.7°C | 4.8 h | 10 | 3 h 36 min |
| 37 | Pefkos | 12.1°C | 4.2°C | 13.9°C | 5.1 h | 7 | 3 h 42 min |
| 38 | Sidari | 11.9°C | 8.5°C | 14.6°C | 4.9 h | 11 | 3 h 12 min |
| 39 | Alonissos | 11.4°C | 8.3°C | 13.9°C | 4.8 h | 9 | 3 h 36 min |
| 40 | Kalives | 11.2°C | 4.3°C | 13.5°C | 4.7 h | 8 | 3 h 30 min |
| 41 | Halkidiki | 11.0°C | 6.3°C | 13.5°C | 4.7 h | 8 | 3 h 30 min |
| 42 | Afitos | 10.9°C | 7.2°C | 13.5°C | 4.7 h | 8 | 3 h 30 min |
| 43 | Sani | 10.9°C | 7.3°C | 13.5°C | 4.7 h | 8 | 3 h 30 min |
| 44 | Thassos | 9.7°C | 5.0°C | 11.7°C | 4.5 h | 8 | 3 h 30 min |
44 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.
February climate overview
Daytime highs across Greece in February run from 9.7°C (Thassos) to 15.4°C (Hersonissos). Even in Hersonissos only 1% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 9.0°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Thassos fall to 1°C or below.
Rainfall in February
Expect around 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) in February, with Kalamaki the driest (7 days) and Chania the wettest (13 days). The wettest February at Hersonissos between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 with 274 mm; the driest was 1995 with 10 mm.
Sea temperature
The sea averages 15.2°C around Greece in February - warmest at Faliraki (16.9°C). That is cold for swimming without a wetsuit.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 10.7 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
February against the rest of the year in Greece
February is the 11th warmest month of the twelve in Greece. It is 0.4°C warmer than January and 1.9°C warmer in March. The hottest month here is August (29°C) and the coolest January (13°C).
Which part of Greece in February?
- Most sunshine: Kiotari, 5.9 h a day.
- Driest: Kalamaki, about 7 rainy days.
- Warmest sea: Faliraki, 17°C.
- Hottest: Hersonissos, 15°C by day.
- Coolest (better for walking and cities): Thassos, 10°C.
What to pack for Greece in February
Based on the averages: proper layers and a jacket - daytime highs average only 13°C; a warm layer for evenings, when it drops to around 9°C; a rain jacket - roughly 10 wet days.
Similar weather elsewhere in February
Within 1.5°C of Greece's February daytime average: Sicily (15°C, sea 15°C), Marmaris (15°C, sea 17°C), Fethiye (15°C, sea 17°C), Lisbon (14°C, sea 14°C), Valletta (14°C, sea 15°C). See the full ranking for February.
Where to go for the mildest weather
For daytime warmth, Crete is a sensible starting point, averaging 15°C, as do Hersonissos and Elounda. The catch is the drop after sunset: Crete averages 8°C at night, so a mild afternoon does not mean a comfortable evening without a jacket. Elounda stays a little milder overnight at 10°C. Kiotari is another option, matching the warmer daytime average and holding at 11°C at night. Its sea is also slightly warmer at 17°C, though still chilly for leisurely swimming. By contrast, Thassos averages 10°C by day. Choose the warmer destinations if you want more comfortable outdoor time, rather than expecting beach weather anywhere.
What to pack and how to plan your days
Pack layers you can adjust, a warm jacket for evenings and a waterproof outer layer. With 10 rainy days on average, rain is a meaningful part of the month, but that does not mean every day is a washout. Average sunshine of 5.2 hours leaves scope for outdoor plans; treat it as an opportunity rather than a guaranteed daily allowance. Keep your longest walks for the warmer part of the day and leave room to change plans when rain arrives. February suits travellers who are comfortable with cool evenings and mixed weather. It is a poor fit if your holiday depends on daily sunbathing or relaxed sea swimming.
A little more detail
Greece in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Where is the hottest place in Greece in February?
Hersonissos is the warmest of the 44 places we track in Greece in February with an average high of 15.4°C; Thassos is the coolest at 9.7°C.
Is the sea warm in Greece in February?
Not really: the warmest sea we track in Greece in February is 16.9°C at Faliraki, below the 22°C most people find comfortable.
Is Greece warmer than London in February?
Yes. Greece averages 13°C by day, compared with London's 8°C. That makes outdoor time milder, but not summery. You will still want layers, especially when staying out into the evening, when Greece averages 9°C.
Can you swim in the sea in February?
You can consider it if you are accustomed to cold water, but most travellers will find it chilly. Greece's sea averages 15°C, rising to 16°C around Crete and 17°C at Kiotari, Faliraki and Lindos. Do not plan on warm-water swimming.
Does Greece get hot in February?
Not reliably. Hersonissos is the warmest destination at an average daytime temperature of 15°C, and only 1% of days exceed 25°C there. Plan for mild afternoons rather than heat, and pack for colder evenings.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at 44 destination points.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C