Best Time to Visit Rhodes
Rhodes is best visited All year, when conditions are at their most settled.
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Average daily high and low temperatures (°C/°F). Bars show the daily range each month.
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 15.2°C | 10.7°C | 84.2mm | 7.9h | 10 | 10/10 |
| February Best | 15.5°C | 10.4°C | 53.7mm | 9.1h | 8 | 10/10 |
| March Best | 16.3°C | 11.0°C | 55.2mm | 10.0h | 7 | 10/10 |
| April Best | 20.1°C | 14.0°C | 21.3mm | 11.0h | 5 | 10/10 |
| May Best | 25.4°C | 18.1°C | 20.2mm | 13.0h | 4 | 10/10 |
| June Best | 28.7°C | 21.5°C | 8.0mm | 13.8h | 2 | 10/10 |
| July Best | 34.0°C | 25.1°C | 0.0mm | 13.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August Best | 33.1°C | 25.5°C | 0.6mm | 12.8h | 0 | 10/10 |
| September Best | 30.5°C | 23.8°C | 5.2mm | 11.9h | 1 | 10/10 |
| October Best | 26.0°C | 20.1°C | 27.3mm | 10.1h | 4 | 10/10 |
| November Best | 21.6°C | 16.3°C | 69.9mm | 8.8h | 6 | 10/10 |
| December Best | 17.8°C | 13.3°C | 86.4mm | 8.2h | 10 | 10/10 |
Rhodes Climate
Rhodes has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. Check the annual climate overview for Rhodes for the full year picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best month to visit Rhodes?
The best month to visit Rhodes is January, when temperatures average 15.2°C and conditions score 10/10 for comfort.
What is the weather like in Rhodes in January?
January in Rhodes is cool, with average highs of 15.2°C and lows of 10.7°C. It is fairly wet (10 rainy days on average), with roughly 7.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is one of the best months of the year to visit.
When is rainy season in Rhodes?
Rhodes does not have a distinct rainy season — rainfall is spread relatively evenly through the year.
Is Rhodes good to visit in winter?
Yes — winter (December, January, February) averages 15.2°C highs with a 10/10 comfort rating, making it a solid time to visit.
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