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Greece in February

Workable but with caveats

Islands still largely dormant; Patras and Athens offer the best carnival experiences.

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Daytime high
14°C
57°F
Overnight low
6°C
43°F
Rainfall
46 mm
dry
Crowd levels
low
quiet
Prices
low
value window

What to expect in Greece in February

February brings cool weather to Greece, with daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and overnight lows near 6°C (43°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 46 mm of rainfall on average. Islands still largely dormant; Patras and Athens offer the best carnival experiences..

February is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs July–August, for context.

What’s happening in February

  • 🎉
    Patras Carnival (Apokries) · FebOne of Europe's largest carnivals featuring elaborate parades, treasure hunts, costume balls, and a grand chariot procession culminating on Clean Monday before Lent begins.
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Greece in other months

January
okay
March
good
April
great
May
great
June
good
July
okay
August
avoid
September
great
October
great
November
okay
December
okay

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