Climate in Rhodes — Annual Weather Overview
Rhodes has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 34.0°C) and the coolest is January (15.2°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 18.8°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall is modest at around 432mm, with December the wettest month (86.4mm) and July the driest (0.0mm). Average daily sunshine is 10.9 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 20.6°C, 97mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 31.9°C, 9mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 26.0°C, 102mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 16.2°C, 224mm rain.
Rhodes — Monthly Temperatures
Rhodes — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Rhodes stays reasonable all year.
Rhodes weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.2°C | 10.7°C | 84.2mm | 7.9h | 10 | 10/10 |
| February | 15.5°C | 10.4°C | 53.7mm | 9.1h | 8 | 10/10 |
| March | 16.3°C | 11.0°C | 55.2mm | 10.0h | 7 | 10/10 |
| April | 20.1°C | 14.0°C | 21.3mm | 11.0h | 5 | 10/10 |
| May | 25.4°C | 18.1°C | 20.2mm | 13.0h | 4 | 10/10 |
| June | 28.7°C | 21.5°C | 8.0mm | 13.8h | 2 | 10/10 |
| July | 34.0°C | 25.1°C | 0.0mm | 13.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 33.1°C | 25.5°C | 0.6mm | 12.8h | 0 | 10/10 |
| September | 30.5°C | 23.8°C | 5.2mm | 11.9h | 1 | 10/10 |
| October | 26.0°C | 20.1°C | 27.3mm | 10.1h | 4 | 10/10 |
| November | 21.6°C | 16.3°C | 69.9mm | 8.8h | 6 | 10/10 |
| December | 17.8°C | 13.3°C | 86.4mm | 8.2h | 10 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Rhodes have?
Rhodes has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. Average highs range from 15.2°C in January to 34.0°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Rhodes?
July is the hottest month in Rhodes, with average highs of 34.0°C and lows of 25.1°C.
What is the coldest month in Rhodes?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 15.2°C and lows of 10.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Rhodes?
December is the wettest month, averaging 86.4mm of rainfall over around 10 rainy days.
How much rain does Rhodes get per year?
Rhodes receives around 432mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (0.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Rhodes?
The best time to visit Rhodes is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.