Best time to visit · Rhodes · Greece
The best time to visit Rhodes
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Thomas Berwing, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best time to visit Rhodes is late May to June and September to early October, when the sea is warm, days are sunny and the Old Town and Lindos are less crowded than in July and August. High summer is hot and busy, and rain is very rare from June to September. From November to March most resorts close, though Rhodes Town stays open for mild-weather sightseeing.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- April and July–August
- Warmest month
- August (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 15°C (59°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~11 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- November–March
Seasons
Rhodes has a hot, dry Mediterranean summer from June to September with almost no rain and long sunny days, cooled by north-westerly winds on the west coast. Winters are mild but wetter, and most resort hotels outside Rhodes Town close from about November to March.
March–May
Spring
Green hills, wildflowers and Orthodox Easter, with comfortable walking temperatures; hotels reopen during April and the sea becomes swimmable by late May.
June–August
Summer
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.
September–November
Autumn
The warmest sea of the year in September and settled weather into October; resorts close from late October and rain returns in November.
December–February
Winter
Mild but often wet, with most beach resorts closed; Rhodes Town remains lively with locals and is good for quiet history visits.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 9°C | 11 | 17°C | 9.9 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 16°C | 9°C | 9 | 16°C | 10.8 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 18°C | 10°C | 7 | 17°C | 11.9 h | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| April | 21°C | 13°C | 5 | 18°C | 13.1 h | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| May | 25°C | 16°C | 3 | 21°C | 14.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 29°C | 20°C | 1 | 24°C | 14.6 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 31°C | 22°C | 0 | 26°C | 14.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 32°C | 23°C | 0 | 27°C | 13.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 29°C | 20°C | 1 | 26°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 25°C | 17°C | 4 | 24°C | 11.2 h | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 21°C | 13°C | 7 | 21°C | 10.2 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| December | 17°C | 10°C | 11 | 18°C | 9.7 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Epiphany blessing of the waters at Mandraki Harbour (6 January) |
| February | Carnival and Clean Monday kite flying (date moves with Orthodox Easter, February or March) |
| March | Anniversary of the Dodecanese's union with Greece — parades (7 March); Greek Independence Day parades (25 March) |
| April | Orthodox Easter — candlelit processions and Easter Sunday lamb roasts (usually April, sometimes early May) |
| August | Assumption Day village festivals with music and dancing (15 August) |
| September | Feast of Panagia Tsambika at Tsambika Monastery (around 8 September) |
| October | Ochi Day parades (28 October) |
| December | Christmas and New Year celebrations in Rhodes Town |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in November–March, and the sights are quietest in November–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Rhodes?
The best time to visit Rhodes is late May to June and September to early October, when the sea is warm, days are sunny and the Old Town and Lindos are less crowded than in July and August. High summer is hot and busy, and rain is very rare from June to September. From November to March most resorts close, though Rhodes Town stays open for mild-weather sightseeing.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Rhodes?
Usually in November–March. Mild but the wettest month; most resort hotels are closed, while Rhodes Town carries on with local life and quiet museums.
+What is the rainiest month in Rhodes?
January, with about 11 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Rhodes get?
The warmest month, August, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).