Weather in February in Crete
Are you planning a trip a to Crete in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Crete in February?
Crete is a region in Greece. February in Crete generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Agia Roumeli to 16°C in Eloúnda. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Eloúnda and 8°C in Agia Roumeli. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though February is the coolest month, you can still find places in Crete with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Keratokampos with an average of 50 mm to high rainfall in Daratso with 151 mm.Average sunshine
Chania Town enjoys a balanced 126 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Crete for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Crete climate page.
Where to go in Crete in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Crete?
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.
Réthymno Town
In February Réthymno Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Mália
In February Mália 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.
Kíssamos
In February Kíssamos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Crete?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Crete due to the typically unpleasant weather in Chania Town.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Chania Town. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be unpleasant.
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