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When is the best time to visit Rhodes?
In general the best time to visit Rhodes is probably May, June, July, August, September, October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in August and it has 30 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Rhodes in different months
This is the average weather in Rhodes for each month based on historic data:
In May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is great. There are an average of 31 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +75°F to +81°F.
January, February, March, April, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +66°F during November.
Climate in Rhodes
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Rhodes for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +68°F | +68°F | +77°F | +84°F | +91°F | +95°F | +99°F | +99°F | +91°F | +88°F | +79°F | +70°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +57°F | +57°F | +61°F | +64°F | +70°F | +77°F | +81°F | +82°F | +79°F | +73°F | +66°F | +61°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +36°F | +32°F | +39°F | +45°F | +55°F | +59°F | +70°F | +72°F | +64°F | +32°F | +46°F | +39°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +67°F | +64°F | +64°F | +66°F | +72°F | +79°F | +83°F | +85°F | +84°F | +80°F | +74°F | +69°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 65 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 69 | 71 | 72 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 124 | 85 | 60 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 43 | 87 | 125 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 9 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Rhodes during the whole year:
The hottest month in Rhodes is August with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +54°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Rhodes during the whole year:
Rhodes achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +82°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +62°F in average.
When can you swim in Rhodes?
You can swim in Rhodes from June to October:
- In July - September the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
- In June the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Rhodes looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Rhodes is December with average humidity going up to 72%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 63%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Rhodes during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 12 rainy days and 125 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rhodes:
What is the hottest month in Rhodes?
The hottest month in Rhodes is August with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Rhodes?
The coldest month in Rhodes is January with minimum temperatures of +54°F.
Is Rhodes worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Rhodes in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +82°F and 30 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Rhodes?
if you're looking to visit Rhodes when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Rhodes
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rhodes, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.