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Best time to cruise · No regular sailings

Greek Isles cruises in February

Island cruising is still on pause. On land, Apokries, the Greek carnival season before Orthodox Lent, brings costume parades, with Patras hosting the biggest, and Clean Monday sees families flying kites. Almond trees bloom on Crete and in the Peloponnese. Seas are cold and often rough, so save the cruise for later in the year.

  • No regular sailings
  • Avg high 59°F
  • 11 hrs daylight

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Greek Isles in February: No regular sailings

Island cruising is still on pause. On land, Apokries, the Greek carnival season before Orthodox Lent, brings costume parades, with Patras hosting the biggest, and Clean Monday sees families flying kites. Almond trees bloom on Crete and in the Peloponnese. Seas are cold and often rough, so save the cruise for later in the year.

Across Greek Isles cruise ports, February brings average highs around 59°F (15°C) and lows near 52°F, with about 2.5 inches of rain over the month and roughly 11 hours of daylight.

Verdict
No regular sailings
Season
April to early November; best late May–June and September
Average high / low
59°F / 52°F
Rainfall (month)
2.5 in
Daylight
About 11 hours
Typical cruise length
3 to 7 nights from Piraeus; 7 to 12 nights on wider Eastern Med routes

How February compares with the rest of the year

Greek Isles in JanuaryGreek Isles in March

Greek Isles weather in February

Average monthly weather in Greek Isles cruise ports
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F (°C)581459156216672074238228873188318328762468206216
Low °F (°C)511152115312581464187222762577257323671961165513
Rain in (mm)4.41122.5642.5641.0260.9230.8210.390.4111.4361.9483.4863.897
Daylight (hrs)101112131415151412111010
Average daily highs and lows and monthly rainfall for 2015–2024 from NASA POWER for the area around Greek Isles cruise ports, adjusted to sea level; daylight is calculated for mid-month. Real weather on any given day varies.

February weather port by port

PortAvg highAvg lowRainDaylight
Athens59°F47°F2.1 in11 h
Santorini59°F56°F2.4 in11 h
Mykonos59°F55°F2.7 in11 h
Rhodes61°F57°F2.3 in11 h
Heraklion, Crete60°F55°F2.7 in11 h
Chania (Souda Bay), Crete60°F53°F1.7 in11 h
Corfu59°F52°F3.5 in11 h
Kuşadası (for Ephesus)59°F42°F3.0 in11 h
Patmos59°F55°F3.1 in11 h
Nafplio60°F46°F2.2 in11 h
Katakolon (for Olympia)59°F55°F2.2 in11 h
Argostoli, Kefalonia59°F54°F2.5 in11 h

Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.

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Greek Isles in February: FAQs

Is February a good time to cruise Greek Isles?

Generally not: there are few or no regular sailings. Island cruising is still on pause. On land, Apokries, the Greek carnival season before Orthodox Lent, brings costume parades, with Patras hosting the biggest, and Clean Monday sees families flying kites. Almond trees bloom on Crete and in the Peloponnese. Seas are cold and often rough, so save the cruise for later in the year.

What is the weather like on a Greek Isles cruise in February?

Across Greek Isles cruise ports, February brings average highs around 59°F (15°C) and lows near 52°F, with about 2.5 inches of rain over the month and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.

When is the best time to cruise Greek Isles?

April to early November; best late May–June and September. The best months are usually May, June, September.

Where else can I cruise in February?

February is also a top month for Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Hawaii.

Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.

Sources: NASA POWER climate data.