Month guide · Rhodes · Greece
Rhodes in January
What January is really like in Rhodes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Mild but the wettest month; most resort hotels are closed, while Rhodes Town carries on with local life and quiet museums.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Rhodes: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with December (17°C (63°F)), January is cooler; by February highs stay near 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:18
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:15
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but often wet, with most beach resorts closed; Rhodes Town remains lively with locals and is good for quiet history visits.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
- Epiphany blessing of the waters at Mandraki Harbour (6 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Palace · Rhodes Old Town
Palace of the Grand Master
Visit early in the morning before cruise-ship groups arrive, then walk down the Street of the Knights while it is still quiet.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Rhodes Old Town
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
Housed in the 15th-century Hospital of the Knights at the foot of the Street of the Knights, the museum displays finds from ancient Ialyssos and Kamiros, grave stelae and the marble Aphrodite of Rhodes, a small kneeling figure wringing out her hair.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Rhodes New Town
Rhodes Aquarium
It takes under an hour, so combine it with a swim at Elli Beach next door.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
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
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 9°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Rhodes?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 January a good time to visit Rhodes?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild but the wettest month; most resort hotels are closed, while Rhodes Town carries on with local life and quiet museums.
+How warm is Rhodes in January?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rhodes in January?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.