What's the weather like in Rhodes?
Located southwest of mainland Greece, Rhodes is not only the largest of the Greek islands but its also the sunniest. Rhodes boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year and is home to a warm Mediterranean Climate of long hot summers and mild wet winters.
If you’re planning to visit this popular Greek island check out our in depth weather guide so you’ll know exactly when the best time to travel is.
Budding spring
Make way for the sunshine, Rhodes leaves winter behind and starts gearing up for it busiest time of the year.
Spring is a perfect time to visit, as like autumn, it has warm weather with less of the crowds. Between March and May you’ll see average temperatures of 17°C and highs up to 23°C.
If you visit in May you’ll see 12 hours of sunshine everyday, and with all that sunshine comes warm sea temperatures, with the water steaming up to around 19°C. Rainfall also starts to diminish, but bear in mind that spring isn’t a stranger to the occasional thunderstorm or heavy downpour.
Sizzling summer
June to September are Rhodes’ busiest months and also the hottest. Temperatures average around 28°C during the day and around 21°C at night. There’s no denying this time of year is hot, so make sure to bring plenty of sun lotion as well as a good hat to protect you from the rays.
Rhodes can see around 14 hours of sunshine a day between June and July, which is perfect for epic beach trips, waterpark adventures and sightseeing around historical monuments. Rain is mostly unheard of here, but you will feel a welcoming cool breeze coming off the ocean.
If you’re staying on the north side of the island, remember that it might be slightly cooler than the south and temperatures usually drop between 10 and 20 degrees in the evening.
Autumn loving
If you’re one of the lucky few who don’t have to worry about booking over summer holidays, Autumn is an ideal time to visit Rhodes.
Temperatures are still warm with averages of 21°C and the beaches and resorts are a lot less crowded. October sees around nine hours of sunshine a day and November eight, and with highs of 24°C you’re still looking at ideal beach weather.
The one thing to keep in mind if you do travel in the autumn is that you’re likely to see an increased amount of rain. The most common type of precipitation is a thunderstorm, this might last for an hour or two but will quickly disappear back into sunshine.