Weather on Rhodes

Rhodes benefits from the famous Mediterranean climate of hot, sunny summers and mild winters, one of the reasons it became an extremely popular international tourist destination.

Summer

During summer months the maximum average temperature is 31°C. Daytime temperature stays at 30s while the nighttime temperature falls at about 20°C. Rain is rare during summer. May and September can also be considered as summer months on Rhodes because they have similar but a bit lower temperatures.

Autumn

Autumn is a very pleasant and comfortable season on Rhodes. The temperature remains above 20°C until November. The sea temperature remains high enough for swimming. Throughout the season, the average temperature is at mid 20s while in November it falls below 20s. The season sees some rainy days, especially in November.

Winter

The winter season is mild but wet. January and February are the coolest months. The winter in Rhodes is more like the Northern European spring. A sunny day in December can see temperatures reaching up to 20°C. January and February are a bit cooler although the temperature rarely drops below 10°C.

Spring

Spring months are also very comfortable with decent amount of rainfall. Spring is also a good time to visit Rhodes. During May the daytime temperatures stand at 25°C. The levels of sunshine increases gradually and during May it receives more than ten hours of sunshine.