Weather in February
February in
Greece carries forward the winter spirit from
January but often signals the upcoming end of the colder season. Coastal regions and the southern islands continue to experience milder temperatures with periods of rainfall, though often less intense than in January. The northern areas maintain their colder demeanor, but the frequency and intensity of snowfall tend to reduce as the month progresses. February is cold in the winter of Greece, with the average temperatures in the 4.4°C (39.9°F) to 15.6°C (60.1°F) range everywhere except the north. The northern region sees cold days with occasional freezing nights below 0°C (32°F).
In areas like Florina, which witnesses some of the lowest temperatures in January, there's a marginal rise in mercury levels. However, the chill of winter is still palpable, and it's not uncommon for temperatures to drop near freezing points on colder nights.
The central parts of Greece, which in January occasionally feel the sharp cold from Siberian air masses, start to observe a gradual moderation in temperatures. But, it's essential to note that the cold can still be intense, especially during the early parts of February.
Comparatively, February sees a minute extension in daylight hours, signaling the impending arrival of spring. While the skies tend to remain overcast for significant durations, there are clearer days interspersed, offering a glimpse of the warmer months ahead. Transitioning from February to
March, Greece starts its subtle shift from the grips of winter to the refreshing aura of spring, with temperatures beginning their upward climb and the natural landscape slowly awakening.
- Athens - February »
The month with the coldest seawater in Athens is February, with an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F). The month with the coldest seawater in Athens is February, with an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F). - Thessaloniki - February »
In Thessaloniki, in February, during 1.6 snowfall days, 34mm (1.34") of snow is typically accumulated. On the last day of February, in Thessaloniki sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:18 EET. - Patras - February »
The month with the coldest seawater in Patras is February, with an average sea temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F). January, February, November and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Patras, Greece. - Heraklion - February »
The month with the coldest seawater in Heraklion is February, with an average sea temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F). With an average sea temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Heraklion. - Larissa - February »
On the last day of February, in Larissa, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:21 EET. On the first day of February in Larissa, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 17:49. - Volos - February »
In Volos, Greece, in February, during 1.2 snowfall days, 29mm (1.14") of snow is typically accumulated. In Volos, Greece, in February, during 15.2 rainfall days, 90mm (3.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Trikala - February »
In Trikala, Greece, during February, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. In Trikala, in February, during 1.8 snowfall days, 54mm (2.13") of snow is typically accumulated. - Chania - February »
With an average sea temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Chania, Greece. In Chania during February, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation. - Alexandroupoli - February »
In Alexandroupoli during February, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow. In Alexandroupoli, Greece, during February, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow. - Kavala - February »
In Kavala, Greece, in February, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Kavala, during February, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. - Kalamata - February »
The months with the coldest seawater in Kalamata are February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F). Kalamata cruises gradually out of winter, with February seeing a slight upturn in temperature from January. - Veria - February »
On the first day of February in Veria sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 17:48. In Veria, during February, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.