Kos · February
Low seasonGreece · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, ↑ warmestØ day↑ warmest | 15° (59°)18° (64°) | 15° (59°)18° (64°) | 17° (63°)21° (70°) | 20° (68°)26° (79°) | 25° (77°)30° (86°) | 29° (84°)34° (93°) | 32° (90°)36° (97°) | 32° (90°)36° (97°) | 29° (84°)34° (93°) | 24° (75°)28° (82°) | 20° (68°)25° (77°) | 16° (61°)21° (70°) |
Ø night, ↓ coldestØ night↓ coldest | 9° (48°)1° (34°) | 10° (50°)2° (36°) | 11° (52°)2° (36°) | 14° (57°)8° (46°) | 17° (63°)12° (54°) | 21° (70°)17° (63°) | 23° (73°)20° (68°) | 24° (75°)20° (68°) | 21° (70°)16° (61°) | 18° (64°)12° (54°) | 14° (57°)6° (43°) | 11° (52°)3° (37°) |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 13h UV 10 | 13h UV 10 | 12h UV 9 | 11h UV 8 | 9h UV 6 | 7h UV 5 | 6h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 18° (64°) | 17° (63°) | 17° (63°) | 18° (64°) | 20° (68°) | 23° (73°) | 24° (75°) | 26° (79°) | 25° (77°) | 24° (75°) | 22° (72°) | 20° (68°) |
🌧Rain Days | 5d49mm (1.9") | 3d38mm (1.5") | 3d34mm (1.4") | 1d5mm (0.2") | 1d13mm (0.5") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (0") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d6mm (0.2") | 1d12mm (0.5") | 2d25mm (1.0") | 4d47mm (1.8") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · ↑ warmest day · ↓ coldest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
February in Kos at 15°C (59°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime highs average 15°C (59°F), cooling to 10°C (50°F) at night (daily average: 13°C (55°F)). Peaks reach around 18°C (64°F), the coldest nights around 2°C (36°F). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 3 rain days with 38 mm (1.5 in) total. At 17°C (63°F), the water is still quite cool in February — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Winter on a Greek island: mild at 14 to 16°C (57 to 61°F), but much of it closed. Kos Town carries on because people live here year-round — you get the Asklepieion and the Plane Tree of Hippocrates practically to yourself.
Packing list for Kos in February
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is February a good time to visit Kos?
- February is not an optimal month for Kos (Score: 58/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Kos in February?
- In February, Kos sees daily highs of 15°C (59°F). Nights cool to 10°C (50°F), with a daily average of 13°C (55°F). Peaks reach around 18°C (64°F), the coldest nights around 2°C (36°F).
- How much rain falls in Kos in February?
- In February, Kos receives an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Kos get in February?
- Kos averages 8 sunshine hours per day in February — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Kos in February?
- Water temperature in Kos in February averages 17°C (63°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.