Crete weather in February
Crete in February averages 12°C (54°F), 73 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Crete, February is the coldest, the third wettest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (54°F)
9–15°C · 48–60°F
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.1 h
hours per day
What is Crete like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Crete in February?
A light rain jacket
About 73 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (48°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Crete is about the same temperature as January and 22 mm drier than it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
February in Crete is 1.5°C cooler than March and 25 mm wetter than it, which averages 14°C (56°F).
Daylight in Crete in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 55 minutes in Crete, rising about 07:07 and setting about 18:02 local time.
February ends 54 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 36 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Crete
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Crete
What to read before you book.
Crete weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 95 mm |
| February | 12°C / 54°F | 73 mm |
| March | 14°C / 56°F | 48 mm |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 24 mm |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 12 mm |
| June | 24°C / 74°F | 2 mm |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 1 mm |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 1 mm |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 11 mm |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 55 mm |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 63 mm |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 96 mm |
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FAQs about Crete in February
February climate averages for Crete, 1991–2020.
Crete averages 12°C (54°F) in February, ranging from about 9°C (48°F) at night to 15°C (60°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 73 mm falls across February, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. February averages 12°C (54°F) against 14°C (56°F) in March — 1.5°C cooler.
February is about as warm as January, and 22 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 55 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 14 hours 31 minutes in June and 9 hours 48 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:07 and sunset about 18:02 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 54 minutes longer than it starts.
