Island in South Aegean, Greece
Rhodes weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Rhodes
Late May–June and September–October are warm and calm. July–August is hot and busy; strong meltemi winds affect the west coast; winter is quiet.
Rhodes weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan15°167 mm
- Feb15°112 mm
- Mar17°63 mm
- Apr19°41 mm
- May23°22 mm
- Jun28°6 mm
- Jul31°3 mm
- Aug32°3 mm
- Sep29°18 mm
- Oct25°52 mm
- Nov20°95 mm
- Dec17°161 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C59°F | 12°C54°F | 167 mm | 72% | Rainy |
| February | 15°C59°F | 12°C54°F | 112 mm | 73% | Cool |
| March | 17°C62°F | 13°C56°F | 63 mm | 73% | Cool |
| April | 19°C67°F | 15°C60°F | 41 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| May | 23°C74°F | 19°C66°F | 22 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| June | 28°C82°F | 22°C72°F | 6 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| July | 31°C88°F | 25°C77°F | 3 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| August | 32°C89°F | 26°C79°F | 3 mm | 62% | Pleasant |
| September | 29°C84°F | 24°C75°F | 18 mm | 62% | Pleasant |
| October | 25°C76°F | 21°C69°F | 52 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| November | 20°C69°F | 17°C63°F | 95 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| December | 17°C62°F | 14°C57°F | 161 mm | 71% | Rainy |
Best months across Greece
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Santorini | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Mykonos | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (25°C) |
| Crete | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Rhodes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Corfu | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Thessaloniki | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Naxos | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Paros | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Zakynthos | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Chania | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Milos | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Kos | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Kefalonia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Meteora | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Halkidiki | Jun–Sep | Jul (29°C) |
| Ios | Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Lefkada | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (31°C) |
| Nafplio | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Skiathos | Jun–Jul, Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Hydra | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Peloponnese | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (33°C) |
| Thassos | Jun–Jul, Sep | Aug (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Rhodes?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Late May–June and September–October are warm and calm. July–August is hot and busy; strong meltemi winds affect the west coast; winter is quiet.
When is the rainy season in Rhodes?
Rain peaks in January with about 167 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Dec–Jan.
What is the hottest month in Rhodes?
August, with average highs of 32°C (89°F).
How cold does Rhodes get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 12°C (54°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.