Rethymno in February: weather, sea and travel tips
Is February a good time to visit?
February in Rethymno is worth choosing for the town if cool weather fits your plans. Days average +15 °C, while rain makes a holiday built entirely around outdoor routes less convenient.
Weather in February
Early, mid and late February have similar average daytime temperatures. This gives little reason to choose one part of the month over another.
- Water
- +15 °C
- Daytime air
- +15 °C
- Night-time air
- +10 °C
Early, mid or late February?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 February | +14 °C | +10 °C | +15 °C |
| 11–20 February | +14 °C | +10 °C | +15 °C |
| 21–28 February | +15 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
Water in February
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +15 °C for the month. It averages +15 °C in the first ten days and +15 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Rethymno.
Rainfall in February
In February, the average is 12 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 10 to 16 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
January, February or March: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | +15 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
| February | +15 °C | +10 °C | +15 °C |
| March | +16 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
February and January have similar daytime temperatures. March has warmer days than February. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Rethymno compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at February, see the February charts and archive by year.
Things to do in February
- On a dry day, the Venetian harbour offers a short waterside walk with views of the lighthouse and old customs house. It need not take up a whole sightseeing day.
- The Fortezza is an option for a dry day, with views of the town and Cretan Sea from the Venetian fortress. It suits an interest in historic defences and panoramas.
- For a rainy day, the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno has an exhibition inside St Francis Church. Finds trace the region from its earliest settlements to Venetian times.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.