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Best time to visit Rhodes: month by month
Short answer
May to June and September to October are best, with highs of 27-32°C, warm sea and few rainy days. July and August are hot, about 35-37°C, and very busy. Winter is mild, about 15-17°C, but wetter, with 7-14 rainy days a month, and many resorts close.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 7°C | 14 | low |
| Feb | 15°C | 7°C | 7 | low |
| Mar | 16°C | 8°C | 10 | low |
| Apr | 22°C | 12°C | 4 | medium |
| May | 28°C | 17°C | 7 | high |
| Jun | 31°C | 21°C | 2 | high |
| Jul | 37°C | 25°C | 0 | very high |
| Aug | 35°C | 24°C | 2 | very high |
| Sep | 32°C | 21°C | 2 | high |
| Oct | 27°C | 17°C | 5 | medium |
| Nov | 22°C | 13°C | 8 | low |
| Dec | 17°C | 10°C | 11 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar-May)
16°C in March, 22°C in April and 28°C in May, with rain falling from 10 to 4-7 days. May is good for swimming and sightseeing.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Hot and dry: 31°C in June and 35-37°C in July and August, with almost no rain. The meltemi wind cools the west coast.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
32°C in September, 27°C in October and 22°C in November, with warm sea and 2-8 rainy days.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Mild at 15-17°C by day and 7-10°C at night, with 7-14 rainy days. Many resorts closed; Rhodes Town stays lively.
Events worth planning around
- Greek Orthodox Easter, March, April or May
- Medieval Rose Festival in the Old Town, usually late May or June
- Assumption of the Virgin (Panagia) festivals, 15 August
- Anniversary of the Dodecanese union with Greece, 7 March
When to avoid
Late July and August are the hottest, busiest and most expensive. Winter suits sightseeing but not beach holidays.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Rhodes?
May to June and September to October, with warm sea and fewer crowds.
How hot is Rhodes in summer?
About 35-37°C in July and August, cooled slightly by the meltemi wind.
Is Rhodes good in winter?
For the Old Town and walking, yes; days are about 15-17°C, but many resorts close.