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Chania in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Chania in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in Chania in February 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Chania in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +13°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 138 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
138 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chania has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Chania in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chania for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +17°C during the day to a minimum of +8°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +14°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +14°C.

Is Chania warm or cold in February?

Chania is typically mild in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +13°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

February is one of the coolest months in Chania, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Chania in February

Chania weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+13°C+13°C+14°C
Min. temperature
+2°C+1°C+3°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+23°C+23°C
Rainfall
148 mm138 mm87 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%73%71%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
559
Cloudy days
151215
Rainy days
11117
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +13°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 148 mm to 138 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in March as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Chania in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Chania is gradually increasing during February, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Chania based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 166 mm, with a 50% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 44 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
February is one of the rainiest months in Chania, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Chania wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Chania based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Chania.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Chania?

This is the weather in Chania in February 2023:
1 February
☁️
+15°C
2 February
🌧️
+14°C
3 February
🌧️
+12°C
4 February
☁️
+11°C
5 February
☀️
+15°C
6 February
☁️
+15°C
7 February
☀️
+15°C
8 February
🌧️
+14°C
9 February
🌧️
+12°C
10 February
☁️
+13°C
11 February
☀️
+13°C
12 February
🌧️
+13°C
13 February
🌧️
+14°C
14 February
☀️
+12°C
15 February
☀️
+14°C
16 February
☀️
+14°C
17 February
🌧️
+13°C
18 February
☀️
+15°C
19 February
☀️
+15°C
20 February
☁️
+16°C
21 February
☁️
+17°C
22 February
☀️
+15°C
23 February
🌧️
+14°C
24 February
🌧️
+13°C
25 February
☀️
+12°C
26 February
☀️
+14°C
27 February
☁️
+15°C
28 February
☁️
+14°C
In February 2023 Chania had 11 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Chania climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Chania in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+13°C) and the highest in 2019 (+28°C). The driest year was 1998 with only 40 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 357 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chania in February:

Is February a good time to visit Chania?

It’s always a good time to visit Chania, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Chania in February?

February has mild temperatures in Chania. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Chania rainy in February?

Chania is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Chania in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chania in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Greece

Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.

Monthly weather in Chania

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chania, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.