The best months to visit Rhodes are April, May, June, October and November, when average highs sit in the comfortable low-to-high 20s and rain is scarce. May brings highs of 25 °C with just 4 rain days, while October holds at 25.5 °C with 4 rain days, ideal for exploring the medieval Old Town. July and August are peak season, with the hottest weather and the biggest school-holiday crowds and prices. Winter is the quiet low season, cooler and wetter but calm and inexpensive.
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Rhodes month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1 °C | 10.7 °C | 13 | 7.9 h |
| February | 15.7 °C | 11 °C | 8 | 9 h |
| March | 17.4 °C | 12.1 °C | 8 | 10.1 h |
| April | 20.7 °C | 14.6 °C | 5 | 11.3 h |
| May | 25 °C | 18.2 °C | 4 | 12.9 h |
| June | 29.9 °C | 22.4 °C | 1 | 13.9 h |
| July | 33.3 °C | 25.2 °C | 0 | 13.8 h |
| August | 32.7 °C | 25.5 °C | 0 | 12.8 h |
| September | 29.9 °C | 23.6 °C | 1 | 11.9 h |
| October | 25.5 °C | 19.9 °C | 4 | 10.2 h |
| November | 21.1 °C | 16 °C | 7 | 8.9 h |
| December | 16.9 °C | 12.6 °C | 11 | 8.2 h |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates.
When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar–May)
Excellent for sightseeing and walking the Old Town; one of the best windows overall.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June is superb for beaches; July–August suit heat-lovers who accept crowds.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
October is ideal for warm-sea swimming; November is mellow and calm.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
For culture and quiet strolls rather than beaches; still 7.9–9 hours of sun.
Notable events
- Spring (April, sometimes May)
- Orthodox Easter celebrations
- Late spring (May/June)
- Medieval Rose Festival in the Old Town
- Summer (June–August)
- Rhodes Ecofilms / summer cultural events
- August
- Feast of the Assumption (Dekapentavgoustos)
Frequently asked
Is Rhodes too hot in August?
It can be: August averages highs of 32.7 °C with 0 rain days. It's manageable with sea breezes and shade, but July at 33.3 °C and August are the hottest, busiest months.
What is the rainiest month?
January, with 13 rain days, followed by December with 11. Summer is bone-dry, with 0 rain days in July and August.
Is winter worth visiting?
For quiet culture, yes. January still sees 7.9 hours of sun a day and highs of 15.1 °C, though with 13 rain days it's cool and unsuited to beach days.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to Rhodes — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.