Is it a good time to go to Greece in February?

Very few people visit Greece in February, so it's the best time to go if you want to feel as if you have the country all to yourself. The weather is still cold, but there is less rain, so you'll be able to spend more time outside. Long answer, it all depends on what you want to experience while visiting Greece.



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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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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.

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Average daily temperatures It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 18 C and the average daily minimum is 8 C.

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Average daily temperatures It 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.

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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.

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It 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 8 C.

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Warm sunny days are the default even in February at Tenerife, with temperatures reaching 21.4°C. There are quite large regional variations - low lying and southern locations will see the best conditions, but areas at altitude such as Mount Teide will struggle to get into the double digits.

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July and August are the hottest. The best time to visit is late spring (May) and fall (Sept–Oct). It's pleasant, with comfortable weather, no rain, and smaller crowds (except during holiday weekends). Winter (late October through mid-March) is colder, with some rainfall.

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Malta's mild climate and Mediterranean landscape make it a visitor favourite all year round. Not only is it one of Europe's most-visited countries during the summer months—it makes for a great winter destination too. February is the ideal month to visit.

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Jamaica, Caribbean And February is the best time to absorb its unique island rhythm, with long, sunny days that tend to mellow at a perfect 25°C.

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