When to go · Petralona
Petralona in February
Mixed month. Outside the best window (check). Across Greece: Carnival season (Apokries) with the big parade in Patras; islands still closed.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Greece overall
- Prices
- Low
- Greece overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (check). Across Greece: Carnival season (Apokries) with the big parade in Patras; islands still closed.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Greece: Wildflowers and good walking; Orthodox Easter (12 April 2026, 2 May 2027) fills ferries and rooms. Islands start reopening.
- MayGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Greece: Warm, green and open; sea cool but swimmable late in the month. Best for sightseeing and hiking.
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Greece: Long days, warm sea, full ferry timetables; first heatwaves late in the month.
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Greece: Warmest sea, easing crowds and heat; the best all-round month for islands.
Weather in February
- PetralonaHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greece overall
- Low
- Prices · Greece overall
- Low
Greece overall: Carnival season (Apokries) with the big parade in Patras; islands still closed.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Petralona, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Mixed
Apr: Good (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Feb: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 8
Apr: 8
Crowds
Feb: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 1
February: Outside the best window (check). Across Greece: Carnival season (Apokries) with the big parade in Patras; islands still closed.
April: Outside the best window (check). Across Greece: Wildflowers and good walking; Orthodox Easter (12 April 2026, 2 May 2027) fills ferries and rooms. Islands start reopening.
Petralona: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings