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The Mykonos windmills above the blue Aegean SeaAerial view of the turquoise Balos Lagoon and beach in western Crete

Mykonos vs Crete in February

Crete edges it in February. Mykonos averages 11–15°C with low crowds; Crete 9–15°C with low crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Mykonos and Crete

The verdict for February

  • WeatherCrete has the better weather3/10 vs 4.5/10
  • CrowdsVery similarLow vs Low
  • PricesVery similar€ vs €
  • OverallCrete comes out ahead5/10 vs 6/10
The Mykonos windmills above the blue Aegean Sea

Mykonos in February

Quiet off-season

Temperature
11–15°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€

+Empty streets.

–Most places are closed.

February is quiet and windy, with few services open.

Mykonos in February
Aerial view of the turquoise Balos Lagoon and beach in western Crete

Crete in February

Carnival season

Temperature
9–15°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€

+Carnival in Rethymno in some years.

–Cool, wet days.

February is quiet, but carnival season brings parades to Rethymno.

Crete in February

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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