Rethymno 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 Rethymno in February?
In February, Rethymno is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rethymno.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 12 | 18 | 25 |
| Day | 15° | 15° | 17° |
| Night | 10° | 10° | 11° |
| Sea | 17° | 16° | 16° |
| Sun | 5 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 14 | 12 | 10 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 min07:10 – 18:03
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %42 %
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
Rethymno in February: quick answers
Is Rethymno hot in February?
No. In February, Rethymno is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C and nights drop to about 10 °C.
Can you swim in Rethymno in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 16.0 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to November.
Does it rain much in Rethymno in February?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 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, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences