Athens weather in February (Attica, Greece)

Looking to travel to Athens in February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Athens generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. February is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Athens in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 136 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Athens. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Athens climate page with graphs.

 

Athens, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 70%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 136 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in February

Find out more about the weather in Greece in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Athens in February?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Athens.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.