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Athens in February: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Balanced monthly profile
Athens in February is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 13 °C, and the sea is about 15 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
43/100 · #11
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#10
Sun
#9
Sea warmth
#12
Published best categories: none
Athens · FebruaryPhoto: Jebulon · CC0Climate facts
- Average high
- 13 °C
- Average low
- 7 °C
- Sea
- 15 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 9 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 7 | 10 | 64 | 2.4 | 81 | 3.6 | 15 | 38 |
| February (selected) | 13 | 7 | 9 | 55 | 3.3 | 80 | 3.6 | 15 | 43 |
| March | 15 | 8 | 8 | 56 | 4.9 | 77 | 3.3 | 15 | 52 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: February (43/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5 | -0.6 °C | ±0 °C | +1.3 | +8.8 mm | -0.9 h | +1.3 % | ±0 m/s | +0.7 °C |
| March | +9 | +2.3 °C | +1.3 °C | -0.7 | +0.8 mm | +1.6 h | -3.2 % | -0.3 m/s | +0.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Athens in February?
The average daily high is around 13 °C, with an average daily low of about 7 °C.
Can you swim in Athens in February?
The sea is about 15 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Athens in February?
The curated estimate is about 9 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 55 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Athens. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. February is not among them.