Greece in winter
In Greece it is on average 16 °C during the day in December, 14 °C in January and 15 °C in February, with sea temperatures around 18 °C in January. The warmest destination in winter is Rhodos (17 °C on average from December to February). Of the winter months, November is the warmest at 20 °C. That is mild, but not beach weather.
Weather in Greece by month (November–March)
| Month | Day °C | Sea °C | Sun hours | Rain days | Warmest destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 20° | 22° | 8.3 | 10 | Rhodos (21°) |
| December | 16° | 19° | 7.5 | 12 | Rhodos (17°) |
| January | 14° | 18° | 7.6 | 13 | Zakynthos (15°) |
| February | 15° | 17° | 8.8 | 10 | Rhodos (16°) |
| March | 15° | 17° | 9.8 | 11 | Rhodos (17°) |
Open-Meteo multi-year averages, weighted by the number of accommodations per destination. Sun hours and rain days are model values.
Destinations in Greece
| Destination | Dec | Jan | Feb | Sea (winter) | Flight | From pp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete | 16° | 14° | 14° | 18° | 3 u 30 | €305 |
| Zakynthos | 16° | 15° | 15° | 19° | 3 u 30 | €452 |
| Samos | 11° | 9° | 9° | 19° | 3 u 30 | €405 |
| Rhodes | 17° | 15° | 16° | 20° | 3 u 45 | €328 |
| Santorini | 16° | 15° | 15° | 18° | 3 u 30 | €437 |
| Corfu | 15° | 13° | 14° | 18° | 3 u 30 | €316 |
| Kos | 17° | 15° | 15° | 20° | 3 u 30 | €363 |
| Kefalonia | 15° | 13° | 14° | 18° | 3 u 30 | €380 |
| Chalkidiki | 14° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 3 u 30 | €338 |
| Lefkas | 13° | 12° | 13° | 18° | 3 u 30 | €427 |
| Peloponnese | 17° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 3 u 30 | €426 |
| Parga | 15° | 14° | 15° | 18° | 3 u 30 | €608 |
| Karpathos | 17° | 15° | 15° | 19° | 3 u 30 | €592 |
| Lesbos | 14° | 12° | 13° | 17° | 3 u 30 | €478 |
Day temperature = average maximum. Flight time: indicative, direct from Amsterdam.
Greece on the map
Frequently asked questions about Greece in winter
How warm is Greece in winter?
In Greece it is on average 16 °C during the day in December, 14 °C in January and 15 °C in February, with sea temperatures around 18 °C in January. The warmest destination in winter is Rhodos (17 °C on average from December to February). Of the winter months, November is the warmest at 20 °C. That is mild, but not beach weather.
Where is it warmest in Greece in winter?
Rhodos, with an average of 17 °C during the day from December to February and sea water of 20 °C.
Can you swim in the sea in Greece in winter?
The sea is about 19 °C in December and 17 °C in February. That is cold; most visitors stick to a (heated) pool.
What is the best winter month for Greece?
Between November and March, November is the warmest month (20 °C). In midwinter, December to February, December is the warmest.
What does a winter holiday in Greece cost?
We currently list 1188 accommodations in 27 destinations in Greece, from €217 per person. Prices are refreshed daily.
How long is the flight to Greece?
A flight from Amsterdam takes about 3.5 hours (indicative).