February · Greece
Best time to visit Athens in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Athens in February
Average temperature 11°C, 49 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.0/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Athens scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Athens shines Apr–Jun: cool 18–25°C mornings on the Acropolis, light crowds before 9am, taverna evenings in Plaka.
February in Athens — reliably good (9th best month)
February averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 49 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Athens in February?
- In February, Athens averages 11°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Athens?
- February earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Athens in February?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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