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4 things to do in Rhodes when it rains
Indoor sights that make a wet day feel planned rather than lost.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Start with Palace of the Grand Master, Archaeological Museum of Rhodes and Rhodes Aquarium. Together the 4 picks below take roughly 4–5 hours across 2 areas; all charge for entry. January is usually the wettest month, with about 11 rainy days.
Key facts
- Places in this guide
- 4
- Free entry
- 0
- Time to see them all
- 4–5 hours
- Areas
- Rhodes Old Town and Rhodes New Town
Rhodes on a rainy day
Palace · Rhodes Old Town
1.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
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Museum · Rhodes Old Town
2.Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
Combine it with the Palace of the Grand Master on a hot afternoon; the stone halls stay cool.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Rhodes New Town
3.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
4.Kahal Shalom Synagogue and the Jewish Quarter
Look for the museum's family photographs and records; volunteers can often help descendants trace names.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Grouped by area
| Area | Places | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Old Town | Palace of the Grand Master, Archaeological Museum of Rhodes and Kahal Shalom Synagogue and the Jewish Quarter | 1–1.5 hours + 1–1.5 hours + 45 minutes |
| Rhodes New Town | Rhodes Aquarium | 45 minutes |
Booking and timing
Of these 4, 4 low cost. None needs booking far in advance. The longest visit is Palace of the Grand Master; group the rest by area to save travel time.
How to fit them into 1 half-day
Grouped by area and kept to about four hours each, so you walk more than you ride.
- Half-day 1 (Rhodes Old Town and Rhodes New Town): Palace of the Grand Master → Archaeological Museum of Rhodes → Kahal Shalom Synagogue and the Jewish Quarter → Rhodes Aquarium, at least 4 hours.
The wettest months
- January: highs of 15°C (59°F), about 11 rainy days, very quiet crowds. Mild but the wettest month; most resort hotels are closed, while Rhodes Town carries on with local life and quiet museums.
- December: highs of 17°C (63°F), about 11 rainy days, very quiet crowds. Wet and quiet; Rhodes Town puts up Christmas lights and is the only practical base.
- February: highs of 16°C (61°F), about 9 rainy days, very quiet crowds. Cool, showery and very quiet; almond blossom appears inland and Old Town sights are almost empty.
The neighbourhoods they are in
- Rhodes Old Town — Car-free medieval lanes, Knights' inns and boutique hotels in restored stone houses
- Rhodes New Town — Mandraki Harbour, Elli Beach and the island's main bar streets
More of Rhodes
Questions travellers ask
+Where should I start in Rhodes?
Palace of the Grand Master. The fortress-palace of the Knights' Grand Masters stands at the top of the Street of the Knights.