Climate Insights for Rhodes
Rhodes Regional Unit, Aegean, Greece
Climate Overview
The climate in Rhodes is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 943 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 260 mm of rainfall. Rhodes is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Rhodes is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 37.1 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 10.2 in of rainfall. Rhodes is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 56°F.
Temperature
Rhodes sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 28°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Rhodes sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 82°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 58°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Rhodes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 943 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 260 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 260 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Rhodes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 10.2 in of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 10.2 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Rhodes is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Rhodes is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Rhodes is during March, April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 13°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Rhodes is during March, April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 82°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 56°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rhodes based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rhodes based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.