February in Santorini averages highs of 14 °C (57 °F) and lows of 10 °C (51 °F), with about 5 rainy days and 10 h 48 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 17 °C (63 °F).
February weather in Santorini at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is February a good time to visit Santorini?
Good time to go: cool and fairly dry. February is usually low season in Santorini: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in February 2026
- Mon 23 Feb: Clean Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Santorini in February
February's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Oia sunset — arrive an hour early outdoors
- Fira to Oia caldera walk — about 10 km, best in cool months outdoors
- Red Beach and Perissa — black and red volcanic sand outdoors
- Caldera boat trip — volcano and hot springs outdoors
- Akrotiri — Bronze Age town under ash indoors
- Wineries — Assyrtiko tastings indoors
Where to stay: Fira for transport and value; Oia or Imerovigli for caldera views; Kamari or Perissa for beaches.
What to pack for Santorini in February
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 14 °C (57 °F), nights near 10 °C (51 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Santorini costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–170 | €250–680 |
Excluding flights. February is usually low season in Santorini: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
February in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 14° / 6° | 6 | Tough month |
| Istanbul | 11° / 4° | 9 | Tough month |
| Cairo | 21° / 9° | 1 | Great time to go |
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FAQ
Is February a good time to visit Santorini?
By the numbers, February is a good time to go: cool and fairly dry, with average highs of 14 °C (57 °F) and about 5 rainy days. February is usually low season in Santorini: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, September, October.
How warm is Santorini in February?
Average highs are 14 °C (57 °F) and lows 10 °C (51 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 17 °C (63 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Santorini in February?
Expect about 5 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 52 mm in total. It is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santorini.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.