Rhodes weather in a nutshell
The island has a Mediterranean pattern. July and August are the hottest months, with average daily highs around 30 to 31 °C, and almost no rain. Winter is mild, with highs near 15 to 17 °C, but it is the wet season: December and January bring the most rain of the year.
The figures below are long-term averages for the Rhodes station of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS), from the series 1955 to 2010, rounded. They show the pattern of the year, not a forecast for your travel dates. Highs and lows are average daily values for each month, not records.
Rhodes monthly weather: temperature and rain
Average daily high and low, and monthly rainfall. HNMS station Rhodes, series 1955 to 2010, rounded.
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 9 | 150 |
| February | 15 | 9 | 100 |
| March | 17 | 11 | 70 |
| April | 20 | 13 | 30 |
| May | 24 | 16 | 15 |
| June | 28 | 20 | under 5 |
| July | 30 | 23 | under 5 |
| August | 31 | 23 | under 5 |
| September | 28 | 21 | 5 |
| October | 25 | 17 | 55 |
| November | 20 | 14 | 90 |
| December | 17 | 11 | 155 |
Rainfall is concentrated between October and March. From June to August a rainy day is rare. The jump between September (about 5 mm) and October (about 55 mm) is the clearest sign that the season is turning.
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Best time to visit Rhodes
It depends on what you want to do.
April to June
Highs rise from 20 to 28 °C and the rain falls from 30 mm to almost nothing. Good for sightseeing and walking before the peak heat. The sea is cooler than in late summer.
July and August
The hottest weeks, with lows of about 23 °C at night. Plan sights for early morning and spend the afternoon on the coast. Rain is very unlikely.
Beaches →September and October
Highs of 28 and 25 °C, with the sea still warm. In October, the sea surface averages about 24.6 °C, with a range of about 22 to 28 °C over the last ten years according to a sea-temperature data site. Rain returns in October, so keep your plans flexible.
November to March
Mild but wet, with highs between 15 and 20 °C. Good for the Old Town and museums, less so for beach days. Many sights switch to winter hours.
Old Town →Opening seasons change with the weather
There is no single end of the season for the whole island. The details differ by site, so check them for the month you travel.
The Lindos acropolis switches to winter hours from 1 November: 08:30 to 15:30, closed on Tuesdays. The Grand Master's Palace and the Archaeological Museum follow the same winter pattern. Kallithea Springs has winter hours of 08:00 to 16:00 from 1 November rather than closing. The Faliraki water park announced 4 May to 26 October 2026 as its season. The Butterfly Valley closed from 1 November in the operator's 2024 announcement.
Storms can close sites at short notice. On 14 October 2026 the acropolis of Lindos, ancient Kamiros, Ialysos, the Archaeological Museum and the palace closed from 12:30 because of a weather warning. The notice applied to that day only. Check the day before you travel.
Heat and fire safety in summer
Short rules that apply to every visitor.
Dry summers raise the risk of forest fires. Do not light open fires in forests or near dry vegetation, and do not throw away lit cigarettes. Respect closure signs when the danger is high, and follow the evacuation routes set by the authorities. The municipality reported fire danger level 5 for 29 August 2026. If you see smoke or fire, call 199 or 112.
In July 2023 wildfires led to precautionary evacuations in several places on the island, including Kiotari, Gennadi, Lardos and Lindos. Evacuated does not mean destroyed. If you book on the southeast coast, ask the property about its current state.
On hot days carry water, wear a hat and sunscreen, and keep the middle of the day for the shade or the sea. Check the opening hours of sites, and plan long walks for the morning.
Rhodes weather in October
The average daily high is about 25 °C and the average low about 17 °C, with around 55 mm of rain. The sea surface averages about 24.6 °C, so many people still swim. From 16 to 31 October the Lindos acropolis already closes at 18:00.
Rhodes weather in November
November weather in Rhodes is mild but wetter: highs average about 20 °C, lows about 14 °C, and rainfall rises to about 90 mm. From 1 November the palace, the museum and Lindos switch to winter hours.
Rhodes weather through the year
The average temperature in Rhodes runs from highs of about 15 °C in January and February to about 31 °C in August. The rest of the year follows the table above.
Rhodes weather in March
March averages a high of about 17 °C and a low of about 11 °C, with around 70 mm of rain, so pack a light jacket for the Old Town.
Rhodes weather in June
June is dry and warm, with an average high of about 28 °C, a low of about 20 °C and under 5 mm of rain.
Rhodes weather in July and August
Rhodes weather in July brings an average high of about 30 °C, and August is the hottest month at about 31 °C. Both months have almost no rain and lows near 23 °C.
Rhodes weather from December to February
Rhodes weather in December means highs near 17 °C, lows near 11 °C and about 155 mm of rain. Rhodes weather in January is cooler, at about 15 °C by day with about 150 mm of rain, and Rhodes weather in February is similar at about 15 °C with about 100 mm.
Plan around the weather
Where to go next.
Where to stay
Rhodes Town, Lindos, Faliraki and the coast, and the accommodation fee by season.
Lindos
Acropolis hours and a day in the village.
Things to do in Rhodes
Fifteen places from the Old Town to Kamiros.
Rhodes airport
Buses, taxis and car hire at Diagoras airport.
Rhodes weather: frequently asked questions
What is the hottest month in Rhodes?
August. The average daily high is about 31 °C and the average low about 23 °C. July is almost as warm.
When does it rain in Rhodes?
Mostly from October to March. December and January are the wettest months, with roughly 150 mm each. June to August have almost no rain.
How warm is the sea in October?
A sea-temperature data site gives an October average of 24.6 °C and a range of about 22 to 28 °C over the last ten years. This is not a guarantee for a particular bay or day.
Is winter a good time to visit Rhodes?
For the Old Town, museums and quiet walks, yes. Highs are 15 to 17 °C, and it is the wet season. Many sights run winter hours from 1 November, and the Lindos acropolis and the palace are closed on Tuesdays.
Are these figures a forecast?
No. They are long-term averages for the HNMS station Rhodes, from the series 1955 to 2010, rounded. Check a forecast shortly before you travel.