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Crete in February: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Crete in February is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 14 °C, and the sea is about 16 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
41/100 · #11
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#10
Sun
#9
Sea warmth
#12
Published best categories: none
Crete · FebruaryPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 11 °C
- Sea
- 16 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 75 %
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 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 91 | 2.9 | 76 | 5.3 | 16 | 36 |
| February (selected) | 14 | 11 | 13 | 75 | 3.9 | 75 | 5.5 | 16 | 41 |
| March | 16 | 12 | 10 | 49 | 5.6 | 75 | 5.0 | 16 | 52 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: February (41/100)
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 | +0.1 °C | +0.3 °C | +2.5 | +15.8 mm | -1 h | +0.1 % | -0.1 m/s | +0.6 °C |
| March | +11 | +1.5 °C | +0.9 °C | -3 | -26 mm | +1.7 h | -0.9 % | -0.5 m/s | +0.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Crete in February?
The average daily high is around 14 °C, with an average daily low of about 11 °C.
Can you swim in Crete in February?
The sea is about 16 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Crete in February?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 75 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Crete?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Crete. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. February is not among them.