Santorini · WinterMonth summary
Santorini weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 57°F
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Santorini in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: February is a good time to visit Santorini. July remains slightly better (+2.9 pts).
By trip type
Santorini in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
In February, Santorini sees 14°F during the day with 9.2h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 50°F | 57°F | 32% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 52°F | 57°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 54°F | 61°F | 21% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 55°F | 64°F | 13% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 61°F | 70°F | 9% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ June | 70°F | 79°F | 4% | 0.0in | 13.3h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 73°F | 82°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.1h | 9.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 73°F | 82°F | 3% | 0.0in | 12.7h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 72°F | 79°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 64°F | 72°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 59°F | 66°F | 15% | 0.0in | 9.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 54°F | 61°F | 31% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Santorini averages 57°F, 24% rainy days and 9.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
February vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Santorini in February
Is February a good time to visit Santorini?
February is an acceptable time for Santorini (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.9/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Santorini in February?
It's cool with 57°F daytime and 52°F at night. 9.2h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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