February · Greece
Best time to visit Heraklion in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Heraklion in February
Average temperature 13°C, 69 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.1/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Heraklion scores 7.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Heraklion pairs the Minoan palace of Knossos with a Venetian harbour and Crete's best museum.
February holds up well in Heraklion — 10th best month
February averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Heraklion in February?
- In February, Heraklion averages 13°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Heraklion?
- February earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Heraklion in February?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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