Rhodes month by month

The best time to visit Rhodes

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Rhodes is May · June · September: 24° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	15° / 9°	Low	$	Quiet
February	15° / 9°	Low	$	Quiet
March	17° / 10°	Low	$	Quiet
April	20° / 13°	Low	$	Fair
May	24° / 16°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
June	28° / 20°	High	$$$	Ideal
July	31° / 22°	High	$$$	Great
August	31° / 23°	High	$$$	Great
September	28° / 21°	High	$$$	Ideal
October	25° / 17°	Moderate	$$	Great
November	20° / 13°	Low	$	Quiet
December	17° / 10°	Low	$	Quiet

Best months May June September October

The year in Rhodes

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Rhodes.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 20°C · Warm, dry days before the summer rush

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Ideal

Jun–Aug · highs around 30°C · Hot, rainless days and a warming sea

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 24°C · Warm sea, hot days, fewer crowds

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Quiet

Dec–Feb · highs around 16°C · Wettest month, mild and very quiet

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

June ·September

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

April ·May ·June

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: EUR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 9° – 31°
Strongest months: May, June, September
Good for: beach · islands · culture

Events in Rhodes

Apr–May Orthodox Easter — Easter follows the Orthodox calendar and falls between April 4 and May 8; Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays.
Jun–Jul–Aug Meltemi Winds — Strong, dry north winds blow over the Aegean from about mid-May to mid-September and temper the summer heat.
Aug Dormition of the Virgin — August 15 is a public holiday across Greece and falls at the busiest point of the summer season.
Oct Ohi Day — A national holiday on October 28, marked by parades and church services.

Every month in Rhodes

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Rhodes in January 15° · $ Quiet Rhodes in February 15° · $ Quiet Rhodes in March 17° · $ Quiet Rhodes in April 20° · $ Fair Rhodes in May 24° · $$ Ideal Rhodes in June 28° · $$$ Ideal Rhodes in July 31° · $$$ Great Rhodes in August 31° · $$$ Great Rhodes in September 28° · $$$ Ideal Rhodes in October 25° · $$ Great Rhodes in November 20° · $ Quiet Rhodes in December 17° · $ Quiet

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Rhodes?

What is the cheapest time to visit Rhodes?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 80%.

What is the weather like in Rhodes?

Average highs sit around 31°C with lows near 9°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.