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Crete in February: weather, sea & travel advice

Crete in February is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 14 °C (cool), and the sea is about 16 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.

Lagune mit rosa Sand auf KretaCrete · FebruaryPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0

Climate facts

Day
14 °C
Night
11 °C
Sea
16 °C
Rainy days
7 rainy days
Sun
4 h/day
Humidity
76 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachUnsuitable35/100
City breakGood73/100
ActiveGood72/100
FamilyUnsuitable41/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Rather cool at around 14 °C
  • Sea still cool (16 °C)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
14
J
14
F
16
M
19
A
22
M
26
J
28
J
28
A
26
S
23
O
19
N
16
D
Rainy daysdays
9
J
7
F
6
M
4
A
2
M
1
J
0
J
1
A
3
S
6
O
8
N
10
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Crete in February?

Daytime highs average around 14 °C, with nights around 11 °C.

Can you swim in Crete in February?

The sea is about 16 °C (cold).

Does it rain a lot in Crete in February?

On the long-term average, expect about 7 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Crete?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.