February weather - Winter 2024

Weather in February
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in February
Average rainfall in February
Average rainfall days in February
Average sea temperature in February
Average daylight in February
Average sunshine in February
Average UV index in February

Dusk in the Venetian Rethimno harbor in Greece

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Rethimno, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 8°C and 15°C.

Temperature

February's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15°C, indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Throughout February, an average low-temperature of 8°C is expected in Rethimno.

Rainfall

In Rethimno, Greece, during February, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 112mm of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rethimno, Greece, there are 67 rainfall days, and 664mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

February is the month with the coldest seawater in Rethimno, with an average sea temperature of 16.1°C.
Note: The majority of individuals find swimming in 16.1°C to be unenjoyable. The difficulty in controlling breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 21°C to 15°C.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Rethimno is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of February, in Rethimno, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:16 EET.

Sunshine

In Rethimno, the average sunshine in February is 5h.

UV index

In Rethimno, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in February leads to these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

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FAQ

What are February temperatures in Rethimno?

In February, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 15°C and 8°C respectively.

How many days does it rain in February in Rethimno?

In Rethimno, Greece, in February, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 112mm of accumulated precipitation.

What month is the sea coldest in Rethimno?

The month with the coldest seawater is February, with an average sea temperature of 16.1°C.

What is the sea temperature in February in Rethimno?

In Rethimno, Greece, in February, the average water temperature is 16.1°C. Swimming in 16.1°C is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C.

How many hours of daylight does Rethimno have in February?

The average day length in February in Rethimno is 10h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February in Rethimno?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, in Rethimno, Greece, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:16 EET.

How long on average sun shines in February in Rethimno?

In February, the average sunshine duration in Rethimno, Greece, is 5h.

How high is the UV index in February in Rethimno?

The average daily maximum UV index in February in Rethimno is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Average temperature in February
Rethimno, Greece

Average high temperature in February: 15°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (30°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14°C).

Average low temperature in February: 8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (21°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (8°C).

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Average rainfall in February
Rethimno, Greece

Average rainfall in February: 112mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (142mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in February
Rethimno, Greece

Average rainfall days in February: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in February
Rethimno, Greece

Average sea temperature in February: 16.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (16.1°C).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Rethimno, Greece

Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine in February: 5h

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h).

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Average UV index in February
Rethimno, Greece

Average UV index in February: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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February weather forecast
Rethimno, Greece

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