February weather forecastRethimno, Greece

Dusk in the Venetian Rethimno harbor in Greece

February

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another refreshing month in Rethimno, Greece, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8°C (46.4°F) and 15°C (59°F).

Temperature

Rethimno registers an average high-temperature of a still mild 15°C (59°F) at the commencement of February, closely related to the preceding month. In the month of February, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 8°C (46.4°F).

Rainfall

In Rethimno, during February, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rethimno, there are 67 rainfall days, and 664mm (26.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 16.1°C (61°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: Swimming is not a pleasurable activity for most people when the water temperature is 16.1°C (61°F). Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day 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 06:52 and sunset at 18:16 EET.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Rethimno is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

During February, Rethimno experiences an average high-temperature of 15°C (59°F) and a low-temperature of 8°C (46.4°F).

In Rethimno, in February, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 112mm (4.41") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the coldest seawater in Rethimno, Greece, is February, with an average sea temperature of 16.1°C (61°F).

In Rethimno, the average seawater temperature in February is 16.1°C (61°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.1°C (61°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Rethimno, the average day length in February is 10h and 55min.

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, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:16 EET.

The average sunshine duration in February in Rethimno is 5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents 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).

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).

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).

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).

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

Average daylight in February: 10h and 54min

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).