Chania, Crete weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Chania, Crete in February?
In February, Chania, Crete is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 135 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 13 | 18 | 26 |
| Day | 14° | 14° | 16° |
| Night | 11° | 11° | 12° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° | 16° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 15 | 13 | 11 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 min07:12 – 18:05
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %36 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Chania, Crete in February: quick answers
Is Chania, Crete hot in February?
No. In February, Chania, Crete is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C and nights drop to about 11 °C.
Can you swim in Chania, Crete in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 15.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to November.
Does it rain much in Chania, Crete in February?
Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 135 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)