Month guide · Rhodes · Greece
Rhodes in May
What May is really like in Rhodes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Rhodes. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. One of the best months: warm, sunny days, comfortable for climbing to Lindos and swimming from the second half of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Rhodes: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with April (21°C (70°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:00
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:06
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Spring (March–May). Green hills, wildflowers and Orthodox Easter, with comfortable walking temperatures; hotels reopen during April and the sea becomes swimmable by late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Rhodes, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Architecture · Kallithea
Kallithea Springs
About 9 km south of Rhodes Town, this restored 1920s Italian spa has a domed rotunda, pebble-mosaic terraces, palm gardens and a small rocky cove with sunbeds and clear water for snorkelling.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Outdoors
Beach · Faliraki
Anthony Quinn Bay
Arrive before 10am in July and August, or come late in the afternoon when the morning crowd leaves.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Couples
Nature · Petaloudes
Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes)
A wooded gorge about 25 km south-west of Rhodes Town, with wooden bridges, small waterfalls and a stream shaded by oriental sweetgum trees.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Rhodes.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 16°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Rhodes?
One of the best months to visit Rhodes. The other best months are June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Rhodes?
It is one of the best months to visit Rhodes. One of the best months: warm, sunny days, comfortable for climbing to Lindos and swimming from the second half of the month.
+How warm is Rhodes in May?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rhodes in May?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.