Weather in Santorini in February

How February compares

February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Santorini and ranks 99th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Greece it is 30th of 44 (Greece in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Santorini is 4.7°C warmer by day and 7.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Santorini peaks at 12.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 15.5°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 9.7°C; one night in ten drops to 6.2°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 20.2°C (2016-02-15) and the coldest night 0.1°C (2004-02-13).

Rain in February

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 9 days with 1 mm or more, 58 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2019 with 183 mm, the driest 1998 with 6 mm. Humidity averages 69%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 16.1°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.4°C to 16.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (24.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:07 and sets about 17:58 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 50%.

Is February a good time to visit Santorini?

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

Useful daylight, but leave room for rain

There is enough daylight to make outdoor plans worthwhile, with about 10.7 hours of daylight and 5.4 hours of sunshine a day on average. That does not mean reliably clear skies, though: February is a wet month, so a rigid outdoor itinerary is a poor fit. Keep walks and other time outside flexible, taking advantage of dry spells rather than assuming the whole day will stay fine. A waterproof jacket and shoes you are comfortable wearing in rain are sensible packing choices. The main trade-off is straightforward: you get some sunshine and milder afternoons than at home, but not dependable holiday warmth.

Pack layers and treat swimming as a cold-water activity

Light summer clothing alone will not be enough. Layers let you adjust between a milder afternoon and a chilly evening, while a warm outer layer is useful after dark. Colder nights can fall to around 6°C or below, so do not judge the packing list by the daytime average alone. The sea averages about 16°C, making it cold rather than comfortable for a casual holiday swim. If swimming is central to your trip, February is a poor choice. For travellers happy to stay on land, the cool conditions are less of a drawback, provided you are prepared to dress warmly and change plans when it rains.