Carnival (Apokries)
Three weeks before Clean Monday, February or March
The Patras Carnival is one of Europe's biggest, with parades and costume parties. Build a costume over warm layers, because it is still chilly at night.
Highs14°C (57°F)
Lows7°C (45°F)
Rainy days~11
Daylight10.5 h
CrowdsQuiet
February averages for Athens (Elliniko). Source
February is cool with occasional sunny spells; Carnival (Apokries) season brings parades, especially in Patras. Warm layers and a rain jacket.
☀️ By day
Layers and a warm jacket.
🌙 Evening
A costume layer for Carnival parties.
What's on in February
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Almond blossom
February
The countryside around Athens and on Crete turns white and pink. Bring comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket.
February packing essentials
Your February outfit list
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Dress code
- Monasteries and churches: covered shoulders; women in skirts below the knee (wraps are often provided), men in long trousers.
- Beachwear is fine on the beach and in beach bars, but cover up in towns and villages.
- Wear flat shoes with grip for the Acropolis and island steps — heels are banned at some archaeological sites.
Good weather elsewhere in February
- 🇦🇪 Dubai26° · Warm, perfect
- 🇲🇻 Maldives31° · Sunny, calm
- 🌺 Hawaii27° · Warm, showers
- 🇹🇭 Thailand34° · Dry, warm
- 🚢 Cruise29° · Sunny, dry
- 🇸🇬 Singapore32° · Hot, humid