Month guide · Rhodes · Greece
Rhodes in August
What August is really like in Rhodes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Hottest and busiest month, with Greek holidaymakers adding to the crowds around 15 August; book rooms and cars well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Rhodes: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (31°C (88°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:25
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:59
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and sunny with a warm sea; peak crowds at Lindos and the Old Town, strong winds on the west coast and the highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Assumption Day village festivals with music and dancing (15 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Rhodes Old Town
Kahal Shalom Synagogue and the Jewish Quarter
Built in 1577, Kahal Shalom is the oldest synagogue in Greece, with a pebble-mosaic floor and a small museum telling the story of the Sephardic community of Rhodes, almost all of whom were deported in 1944.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Historic site · Rhodes Old Town
Old Town walls and moat
Enter the moat near the d'Amboise Gate by the Palace of the Grand Master and follow it south; go in the morning or late afternoon in summer.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Historic site · Lindos
Acropolis of Lindos
On a sheer rock 116 metres above the sea, the acropolis combines the Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, a Hellenistic stoa and the walls of a Knights' castle.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours with the climb
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
Historic site · Rhodes New Town
Monte Smith and the Acropolis of Rhodes
Walk up from the Old Town in about 30 minutes or take a short taxi ride, and arrive an hour before sunset.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
- Outdoors
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Rhodes.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 23°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Rhodes?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Rhodes in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Rhodes?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hottest and busiest month, with Greek holidaymakers adding to the crowds around 15 August; book rooms and cars well ahead.
+How warm is Rhodes in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rhodes in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.