Crete in February
Carnival season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a reasonable month in Crete — with trade-offs.
February is quiet, but carnival season brings parades to Rethymno.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 9–15°C
- Mild and wet.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet.
- Prices
- €
- The lowest rates.
+Carnival in Rethymno in some years.
–Cool, wet days.
My tip for February
Check the Rethymno carnival dates for your year.
- Culture
- Food
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Crete, 10th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Crete in February
- Winter closures
- Beach resorts close, but Chania, Heraklion and Rethymno stay open.
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Weather
Weather in Crete in February
In February Crete averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 60 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Crete in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Crete?
- February is a reasonable month in Crete — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Crete overall (10 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Carnival in Rethymno in some years. The main downside: Cool, wet days.
- What is the weather like in Crete in February?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 60 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Mild and wet. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Crete crowded in February?
- Crowds are low. Very quiet. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Crete in February?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). The lowest rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Crete?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, April is the best month overall (February ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Carnival in Rethymno in some years.
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