Month guide · Rhodes · Greece
Rhodes in October
What October is really like in Rhodes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Rhodes. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Warm, settled weather and a sea still around 24°C; resorts start to close towards the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 6th-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 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with September (29°C (84°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:14
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:31
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Autumn (September–November). The warmest sea of the year in September and settled weather into October; resorts close from late October and rain returns in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
- Ochi Day parades (28 October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Kolymbia
Seven Springs (Epta Piges)
Inland from Kolymbia, springs feed a stream through a shaded plane-tree valley where peacocks wander.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Religious site · Kolymbia
Tsambika Monastery
Climb in the early morning or towards sunset and bring water; there is no shade on the steps.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Active
- Photo spot
Palace · Rhodes Old Town
Palace of the Grand Master
The fortress-palace of the Knights' Grand Masters stands at the top of the Street of the Knights.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · Lindos
Lindos village and St Paul's Bay
Stay for the evening if you can: once the tour buses leave, the lanes are calm and the acropolis is floodlit.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Architecture
- Iconic
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Rhodes.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 17°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Rhodes?
One of the best months to visit Rhodes, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Rhodes?
It is one of the best months to visit Rhodes. Warm, settled weather and a sea still around 24°C; resorts start to close towards the end of the month.
+How warm is Rhodes in October?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rhodes in October?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.