Weather in February in Greece
Considering a trip to Greece this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Greece in February?
Greece offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During February, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Psarádes at 6°C to mild in Eloúnda at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Eloúnda and -3°C in Psarádes.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Keratokampos with an average of 50 mm to heavy rainfall in Dodoni with 182 mm.Average sunshine
Athens enjoys a balanced 136 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at February's conditions in Greece, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Greece's yearly weather, check out our Greece climate page.
Where to go in Greece in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Greece?
Athens
In February Athens generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Chania Town
In February Chania Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Hersonissos
In February Hersonissos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Mýkonos City
In February Mýkonos City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Fira
In February Fira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Greece.
Is February the best time to visit Greece?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Greece with often tolerable weather in Athens.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Athens. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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