Weather in Crete in February
February in Crete is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Greece, this is how Crete actually wears February, not how a country centroid would. February is the cold side of the year in Crete. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
Pack for Crete in February, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 12°C
9–15°C
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.1 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Crete: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
February is a wetter month in Crete. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Crete
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Crete
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Crete
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FAQs about Crete
Climate averages for Crete, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Crete is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 26°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 96 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
