February is considered one of the coldest months in Greece, with temperatures ranging between 6-14°C (43-57°F) on average. It is one of the most rainy months in Greece, with an average of 8-12 rainy days in most areas.
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Key Takeaways: February is considered one of the coldest months in Greece, with temperatures ranging between 6-14°C (43-57°F) on average. It is one of the most rainy months in Greece, with an average of 8-12 rainy days in most areas.
The best month to visit Greece and experience unique traditions: February-April (in 2023) You probably know that Greeks love their traditions. There are unique and eccentric celebrations taking place throughout the year and throughout the country, not to mention the local customs specific to every place.
The hottest destination in Europe in February is the Canary Islands with Tenerife, Lanzarote and La Palma all enjoying temperatures of 20ºC and 7 hours of daily sunshine. In Mainland Europe, the Algarve has temperatures of 16ºC and 6 hours of sun.
Average daily temperaturesIt can be quite cool at this time of year, so visitors are recommended to take warmer clothes especially for venturing out after dark. The average daily maximum is 16 C and the average daily minimum is 10 C.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Greece. Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price. High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is January.
In February, Spain is still on the cold side, but with temperatures gradually warming up as the month goes on, there's a chance of warm weather, especially on the southern coast. With cool evenings and some light rain showers, make sure you pack for all eventualities with plenty of layers and a waterproof coat.
This one is a close call with both destinations seeing temperatures sitting in the balmy mid- to late-twenties during the summer months. Out of the peak season, the Greek island of Crete warms up as early as May hitting around 25C, while the Algarve isn't far behind at around 22C.
A few of the warmer afternoons, especially late in the month can reach 18-19 C (mid-60s F). The record high temperature in Barcelona during February is 23 C (73 F). Late night and early morning low temperatures will tend to be near 4-5 C (low 40s F) early in the month, warming to 6-7 C (mid-40s F) by month's end.
How Many Days in Greece: For most tourists, I recommend a visit of 10 to 15 days. This allows for a few days in Athens; a day trip to Nafplio, Delphi, or the Meteora; and a few nights on 2 or 3 Greek islands. Of course, trips of more or fewer days are possible. Can you visit Greece for only two or three nights?
In order to avoid the heat and crowds, I suggest visiting in the spring (April to June) or fall (September and October). I think April and September are the two best months — the weather is fantastic, but you get a better travel experience away from the cruise-ship crowds of July and August.
Greece's rainy season extends from December to February (but it depends on the region) Greece's rainy season has slight variations depending on the region, but most precipitation occurs between December and February (this includes snow in the mountains). Summer sees minimal rainfall across the country.