Best Time to Visit Rhodes, South Aegean, Greece
Rhodes is at its sunniest and driest in April–September.
The best time to visit Rhodes for sunny, dry weather is April–September — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.2°C / 54°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 163 mm / 6.4 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Rhodes, South Aegean, Greece's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Rhodes's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 16.4°C61.5°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20°C68°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 24.1°C75.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.4°C79.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 24.5°C76.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rhodes?
The best time to visit Rhodes for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 26.6°C / 79.9°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Rhodes's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Rhodes?
The rainy season at Rhodes, South Aegean runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 72 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is January (163 mm / 6.4 in).
What is the driest month in Rhodes?
The driest month in Rhodes is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Rhodes?
The least comfortable months for travel to Rhodes — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 163 mm / 6.4 in in January, and the coldest month averages 12.2°C / 54°F.
Is Rhodes climate different from Greece overall?
Yes, usually. Our Rhodes figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Greece figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Rhodes specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.