February · Greece
Best time to visit Chania in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chania in February
Average temperature 12°C, 32 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Chania scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 32 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Venetian harbor city in Crete featuring Ottoman lighthouses, cobblestone alleys, and pink-sand Balos lagoon.
February in Chania: strong conditions, 8th of 12
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 32 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Chania — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chania in February?
- In February, Chania averages 12°C, 32 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Chania?
- February earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chania in February?
- Expect about 32 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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