Your February weather guide
CoolWeather in Kos in February
Kos in February suits a cooler-weather break, not a beach holiday. Daytime highs average 14°C, there are about 12 rainy days, and the sea is a cold 17°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is milder conditions rather than reliable warmth. Go if you are happy walking in layers and changing plans around showers; choose another month if swimming, sunbathing or spending long evenings outdoors is the main reason for your trip.
Long-term climate averages for Kos Town, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Kos, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Kos Town.
- Average daytime high
- 14.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 17°C
- Average night-time low
- 11.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 7°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.3°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 16.7°C
- year to year: 16°C to 17°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.8h
- 55% of 10.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 12
- 127 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 19.4°C
- 2016-02-18
- Record low 1991-2020
- 1.4°C
- 2004-02-14
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 6 min
- 2683 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Kos and ranks 83rd of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Greece it is 16th of 44 (Greece in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Kos is 6.3°C warmer by day and 9.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Kos peaks at 14.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 16.8°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 11.2°C; one night in ten drops to 7.3°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 19.4°C (2016-02-18) and the coldest night 1.4°C (2004-02-14).
Rain in February
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 12 days with 1 mm or more, 127 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2009 with 254 mm, the driest 1995 with 28 mm. Humidity averages 68%.
Sea temperature in February
The sea averages 16.7°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.0°C to 17.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.2°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:00 and sets about 17:50 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 46%.
Is February a good time to visit Kos?
February is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Kos on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable for walking, cold for swimming
The average daytime high of 14.2°C makes February more suited to walking than sitting still in beachwear. Even the warmer days are modest: the warmest 10% reach 16.8°C or more, so do not plan around summer heat. Nights average 11.2°C, but the coldest 10% fall to 7.3°C or below. Pack layers and a warm outer layer for evenings rather than relying on a light jumper alone. The sea averages 16.7°C, which is cold for recreational swimming. If long, comfortable swims are central to your holiday, February is a poor fit; being beside the water is a more realistic plan than being in it.
Leave room to change plans when it rains
Rain is the main practical catch. With about 12 days recording rain, a waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet conditions deserve space in your bag. That does not mean every rainy day is a washout, but it does make a rigid outdoor schedule less appealing. Sunshine averages about 5.8 hours within 10.6 hours of daylight, leaving scope for pleasant spells without promising clear skies throughout your stay. Keep outdoor plans flexible and use brighter weather when it arrives. This is a better choice for someone content with a mixed-weather break than for someone needing dependable sunshine to make the holiday work.
A little perspective
Kos through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.0°C | 11.3°C | 17.5°C | 5.2 | 163 | 12 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 14.2°C | 11.2°C | 16.7°C | 5.8 | 127 | 12 | 0% |
| March | 15.4°C | 12.5°C | 16.4°C | 7.0 | 74 | 8 | 0% |
| April | 17.6°C | 14.5°C | 17.0°C | 8.4 | 39 | 6 | 1% |
| May | 21.0°C | 17.8°C | 19.4°C | 10.4 | 16 | 3 | 5% |
| Junebest | 24.8°C | 21.7°C | 22.2°C | 13.3 | 2 | 1 | 41% |
| Julybest | 26.8°C | 23.9°C | 23.8°C | 14.1 | 0 | 0 | 87% |
| Augustbest | 27.4°C | 24.6°C | 25.2°C | 13.2 | 0 | 0 | 94% |
| September | 25.3°C | 22.5°C | 24.5°C | 11.1 | 15 | 2 | 57% |
| October | 22.3°C | 19.5°C | 22.8°C | 8.1 | 60 | 5 | 8% |
| November | 18.8°C | 15.9°C | 20.8°C | 6.0 | 117 | 9 | 0% |
| December | 15.6°C | 12.9°C | 18.9°C | 4.9 | 181 | 13 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Kos in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Kos hot in February?
Kos is cool in February: the average daytime high is 14.2°C and nights average 11.2°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
Can you swim in the sea in Kos in February?
The sea around Kos averages 16.7°C in February, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 16°C to 17°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Kos in February?
Kos sees about 12 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 127 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2009 (254 mm) and the driest was 1995 (28 mm).
How sunny is Kos in February?
Kos gets around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Kos compare with the UK in February?
Kos is on average 6.3°C warmer than London by day in February (14.2°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Kos?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Kos reached 19.4°C on 2016-02-18, and the coldest night dropped to 1.4°C on 2004-02-14.
Is Kos much warmer than London in February?
Kos has an average daytime high of 14.2°C, compared with London's 7.9°C, a difference of 6.3°C. That is a useful improvement for spending time outdoors, but it still means cool-weather clothing rather than a summer wardrobe.
When should I go instead for a warmer beach holiday?
June, July and August are better choices overall for Kos. February is among the island's coolest months, with cold sea water and frequent rain, so it does not suit a trip built around warmth and swimming.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Kos (Kos Town). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.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