Athens in February
4.9out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 7°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
7°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
10Rainy days (90 mm)
10:31 hDaylight
07:28Sunrise · 17:58 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 7°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in February is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -3°C | 91 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | 7°C | -2°C | 90 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 12°C | 2°C | 115 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 19°C | 8°C | 111 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 120 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 28°C | 18°C | 115 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 29°C | 20°C | 105 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 29°C | 19°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 26°C | 15°C | 89 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 19°C | 9°C | 78 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 13°C | 3°C | 83 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 7°C | -1°C | 92 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Athens in February?
Daytime highs average 7°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best months are September, August, October.