Month guide · Santorini · Greece
Santorini in February
What February is really like in Santorini: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. The quietest month, with dramatic winter light on the caldera but limited services and ferries.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Santorini: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (14°C (57°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:06
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:59
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Winter (December–February). Cool, wet and windy with dramatic caldera views but most hotels, restaurants and boat trips closed.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Santorini, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Island · Nea Kameni
Volcano and hot springs boat trip
Boats from the Old Port below Fira cross the caldera to Nea Kameni, a young volcanic island where a path climbs over black lava to steaming craters.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Oia
Amoudi Bay
Book a waterside table for an early dinner and walk back up before dark, or take a taxi.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Free
Neighbourhood · Pyrgos
Pyrgos village
Pyrgos's lanes spiral up to the ruins of a Venetian castle, passing chapels and arched houses.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Architecture
Experience · Pyrgos
Caldera winery tasting
Book a sunset tasting slot in summer and take a taxi rather than driving.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Couples
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 9°C and 8 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 Santorini?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Santorini in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Santorini?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The quietest month, with dramatic winter light on the caldera but limited services and ferries.
+How warm is Santorini in February?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Santorini in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.