Climate Insights for Rhodes

South Africa

Hottest
January
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low30°F low
Wettest
January
222 mm rain8.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Rhodes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,242 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 222 mm of rainfall. Rhodes is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between May and November.The climate in Rhodes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 48.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8.7 in of rainfall. Rhodes is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 30°F. Light snow can occur between May and November.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°FebMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°MarMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°AprMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°MayMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 3°JunMax: 13°Average: 5°Min: 0°JulMax: 12°Average: 5°Min: -1°AugMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 1°SepMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 4°OctMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 6°NovMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°DecMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FFebMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 64°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 42°FMin: 32°FJulMax: 54°FAverage: 41°FMin: 30°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 45°FMin: 33°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°F
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Min

Temperatures in Rhodes vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Rhodes vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 222mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 175mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 10mmJulPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 10mmAugPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 6mmSepPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 218mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.7inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 4inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 4inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 8.6inSnow (in): 0in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Rhodes is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,242 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 222 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 20 mm. That's 202 mm less than January, 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. Light snowfall can occur between May and November, totalling around 42cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.Rhodes is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.8 in. That's 8 in less than January, 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. Light snowfall can occur between May and November, totalling around 16in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Rhodes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Rhodes is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C52 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h5 mph
222 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
175 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h5 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
18 °C64 °F
8 km/h5 mph
100 mm3.9 in
1 cm0 in
May
3 °C37 °F
16 °C60 °F
8 km/h5 mph
31 mm1.2 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
0 °C32 °F
13 °C55 °F
10 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
10 cm4 in
Jul
-1 °C30 °F
12 °C54 °F
10 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
10 cm4 in
Aug
1 °C33 °F
15 °C58 °F
11 km/h7 mph
22 mm0.9 in
6 cm2 in
Sep
4 °C40 °F
18 °C65 °F
11 km/h7 mph
52 mm2.1 in
6 cm2 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
20 °C67 °F
9 km/h6 mph
99 mm3.9 in
4 cm2 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
133 mm5.2 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
10 °C50 °F
22 °C71 °F
9 km/h5 mph
218 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in