February weather forecast
Heraklion, Greece

Throughout February, the weather in Heraklion undergoes a gentle transition. Although rainfall decreases from January's highs, it still constitutes a significant part of the month's character. With 77mm of rain, it's advised to keep an umbrella on hand. Days become progressively longer compared to January, which contributes to the slow but steady temperature rise as we approach March. However, February still retains a winter charm, with lower temperatures, minimal sunshine hours, and relatively low UV index.

Temperature

The unfolding of February in Heraklion shows an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15.5°C, indicating a slight variance from January's 15.2°C. During February in Heraklion, the average low-temperature is recorded at a fresh 10°C.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout February, 77mm of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 53.2 rainfall days, and 501mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

February is the month with the coldest seawater in Heraklion, with an average sea temperature of 16.4°C.
Note: When the surface water temperature is 16.4°C, most do not enjoy swimming. Breathing control becomes more complex as temperatures drop below 21°C.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of February, in Heraklion, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:13 EET.

Sunshine

In Heraklion, the average sunshine in February is 4.5h.

UV index

In Heraklion, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in February translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.