Is February a Good Time to Visit Mykonos?
Don't expect beach weather in Mykonos's February: 15.9°C cold seas despite 14°C air temps. Coastal scenery remains beautiful, just pack warm layers.
Decision Factors
Vaccinations required
Yellow Fever
Seismically active region
162 earthquakes recorded in this month (30-year data)
Off-peak season - fewer crowds
Only 7% of peak - better deals and empty crowds
Cold sea - swimming challenging
15.9°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge
Health precautions needed
Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever, Leishmaniasis
Plenty of sunshine
8.3h of sunshine daily
Good For
- 💰Budget travelers
Off-peak pricing with acceptable weather conditions
- 👨👩👧👦Families with children
Comfortable 13.8°C temperatures and low 18% rain risk
- 📸Photographers
8.3h sunshine, 51% clear skies for golden hour shots
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💑Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 80/100 with romantic weather conditions
Who Should Avoid
- 🏖️Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 15.9°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
2012 was unusually cold: Average of 8°C, 6.8°C below normal
