Month guide · Rhodes · Greece
Rhodes in September
What September is really like in Rhodes: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Thomas Berwing, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Rhodes. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still hot with the warmest sea of the year; crowds thin out after the first week and families leave.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Rhodes: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:49
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:15
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Feast of Panagia Tsambika at Tsambika Monastery (around 8 September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Viewpoint · Ialyssos
Filerimos
Walk the Way of the Cross path in the late afternoon for shade and the best light over the coast.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · West coast
Ancient Kamiros
One of the three ancient cities of Rhodes, Kamiros lies on a terraced hillside above the west coast about 35 km from Rhodes Town.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Views
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Rhodes.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 20°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September 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 October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Rhodes?
It is one of the best months to visit Rhodes. Still hot with the warmest sea of the year; crowds thin out after the first week and families leave.
+How warm is Rhodes in September?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rhodes in September?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.