Season guide · Rhodes · Greece
Rhodes in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
The warmest sea of the year in September and settled weather into October; resorts close from late October and rain returns in November. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 12 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 13°C (55°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 12
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 1 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 4 | 11.2 h | 3/5 |
| November | 21°C (70°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 7 | 10.2 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 25°C (77°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 12 of the year's roughly 59 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Feast of Panagia Tsambika at Tsambika Monastery (around 8 September)
- October: Ochi Day parades (28 October)
Make the most of the weather
Beach · Faliraki
Anthony Quinn Bay
A small cove of rocks and pine trees just south of Faliraki, named after the actor who filmed The Guns of Navarone nearby in 1961.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Couples
Nature · Petaloudes
Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes)
Do not clap or shake branches to make the moths fly; disturbing them drains the energy they need to breed.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Ialyssos
Filerimos
The hill above Ialyssos was the acropolis of ancient Ialysos.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · West coast
Ancient Kamiros
Pair it with lunch at the fish tavernas of Kamiros Skala and a stop at Kritinia Castle a few kilometres south.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Views
Castle · West coast
Kritinia Castle
A ruined 15th-century castle of the Knights of St John on a hilltop above Kamiros Skala, built to watch the sea lanes.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Day trips in autumn
- Halki (About 2 hours by road and boat) — A tiny, car-light island off the west coast with a harbour village, Emborio, of restored captains' houses, a few pebble beaches and walks up to an abandoned village and a Knights' castle.
- Monolithos and the west-coast villages (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — A scenic drive down the west coast takes in Kritinia Castle, the wine village of Embonas, Siana for honey and souma, and finally Monolithos Castle on a sheer pinnacle of rock above the sea.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Rhodes?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. The warmest sea of the year in September and settled weather into October; resorts close from late October and rain returns in November.
+What is the weather like in Rhodes in autumn?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 12 rainy days over the season.