Month guide · Rhodes · Greece
Rhodes in February
What February is really like in Rhodes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Cool, showery and very quiet; almond blossom appears inland and Old Town sights are almost empty.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Rhodes: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (15°C (59°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:55
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:48
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but often wet, with most beach resorts closed; Rhodes Town remains lively with locals and is good for quiet history visits.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Carnival and Clean Monday kite flying (date moves with Orthodox Easter, February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Petaloudes
Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes)
A wooded gorge about 25 km south-west of Rhodes Town, with wooden bridges, small waterfalls and a stream shaded by oriental sweetgum trees.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Ialyssos
Filerimos
Walk the Way of the Cross path in the late afternoon for shade and the best light over the coast.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · West coast
Ancient Kamiros
One of the three ancient cities of Rhodes, Kamiros lies on a terraced hillside above the west coast about 35 km from Rhodes Town.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Views
Castle · West coast
Kritinia Castle
Come for sunset; the west-facing ramparts catch the last light, and the road is quiet on the way back.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 9°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Rhodes?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Rhodes in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Rhodes?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool, showery and very quiet; almond blossom appears inland and Old Town sights are almost empty.
+How warm is Rhodes in February?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rhodes in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.