Greece is a country with a long history, ancient monuments and beautiful beaches on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. To enjoy all this, many tourists from all over the world come there. However, the weather there is conducive to long walks and swimming not in all months.
What is the weather in February in Greece
Greece has a Mediterranean type of climate characterized by hot, humid summers and mild but cool winters. February weather in this ancient country is changeable - the last month of winter can meet vacationers with both sun and torrential rains. On rare days, it can snow, which, however, melts rather quickly at the above-zero temperature characteristic of February.
It is very difficult to predict weather conditions in advance, but in February tourists should give preference to waterproof clothing and shoes, as winter in Greece is quite rainy.
In the northern part of the country, in the last month of winter, the air temperature during the day can vary from 9 to 12 ° C, and at night it can drop to zero. It can be even cooler in mountainous areas. In southern Greece, February is warmer - on sunny days, the air temperature is usually kept at around + 16 ° C. The water temperature in the Mediterranean is the same. During long rains it gets cooler by several degrees.
Sunny and warm February days are usually called "Days of Alcyone" - in honor of the heroine of Greek myths Alcyone, who threw herself into the sea.
What to do in Greece in February
The Greek weather in February is not conducive to a beach holiday. However, it is quite possible to enjoy a rich excursion program, especially when sunny and warm days fall. After all, Greece is one of the most ancient countries in the world.
The advantage of a holiday in Greece in the last month of winter is the absence of crowds of tourists and low prices for trips to this country.
When traveling in Greece, you cannot go around ancient Athens, where the grandiose Acropolis temple complex is located. An excellent view of it opens from the side of Pnyx. One cannot ignore the temple of Poseidon, located at Cape Sounion. The list of must-see sights in Athens also includes the Daphni Monastery and the Old Town with its cozy little streets.
In Crete, where the air temperature in February reaches 16 ° C above zero, the main attraction is the Palace of Knossos, an interesting engineering structure. Also noteworthy are the deepest lake Vulesmeni and the church of St. Nicholas. In addition to Crete, it is also worth a trip to the island of Rhodes, rich in beautiful nature, many ancient structures, as well as to the island of Santorini with active volcanoes.
