Greece Athens Weather in February — Climate Guide
February in Athens is moderate
February is moderate for Athens.
Low-season + Carnival weekends are local-festival highlight. Otherwise quiet.
Travel score
Athens February Weather Stats
Avg High
14°C
Avg Low
7°C
Rainy Days
7
50mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
68%
moderate
UV Index
2
Low
Wind
12 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
14°C
no swimming
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
February Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
20 μg/m³
PM10
35 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
12°C
Nighttime
5°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for February
February Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Low-season prices
- Apokries Carnival
- Mild + clear days
Cons
- Rain 7 days
- Variable weather
February Events & Festivals
- Apokries (Carnival, 2-3 weeks before Lent)
Athens in February — Full Picture
Low-season + Carnival weekends are local-festival highlight. Otherwise quiet.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Like January. Light coat + layers.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
20.3°C
11.3°C
5.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
32°C
21°C
1.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
22.7°C
14°C
5.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current13.7°C
7.3°C
8/mo
Athens Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13° | 7° | 8d·50mm | 5h | 70% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 14° | 7° | 7d·50mm | 6h | 68% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 16° | 8° | 7d·45mm | 7h | 65% | 4 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 20° | 11° | 5d·30mm | 9h | 60% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 25° | 15° | 4d·20mm | 10h | 55% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| 30° | 19° | 2d·10mm | 12h | 50% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 33° | 22° | 1d·5mm | 12h | 45% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 33° | 22° | 1d·5mm | 11h | 45% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 28° | 18° | 3d·15mm | 10h | 55% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| October (Best) | 23° | 14° | 6d·50mm | 8h | 65% | 5 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 17° | 10° | 8d·60mm | 5h | 70% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 14° | 8° | 9d·70mm | 4h | 75% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is February a good time to visit Athens?
Athens in February is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Athens in February?
Athens February averages a high of 14°C and a low of 7°C.
Does it rain much in Athens in February?
Athens February averages 50mm of rainfall over about 7 rainy days.
What should I wear in Athens in February?
Like January. Light coat + layers.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Athens in February?
Athens February sunrise is 07:00 and sunset is 18:00, with 11h of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Athens in February?
Athens February air quality (AQI) averages 55, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 20μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Athens in February?
In February, Athens is great for Acropolis, Plaka + Anafiotika, Carnival.
Is February peak season in Athens?
Athens February crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.