Season guide · Rhodes · Greece
Rhodes in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Thomas Berwing, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Hot, dry and sunny with a warm sea; peak crowds at Lindos and the Old Town, strong winds on the west coast and the highest prices. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 1 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 20°C (68°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 1
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 1 | 14.6 h | 4/5 |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 | 14.4 h | 5/5 |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 | 13.5 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 1 of the year's roughly 59 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- August: Assumption Day village festivals with music and dancing (15 August)
Make the most of the weather
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
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
Day trips in summer
- Prasonisi (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — At the island's southern tip, a sand spit links Rhodes to the islet of Prasonisi, with the windy Aegean on one side and the flatter Mediterranean on the other.
- Halki (About 2 hours by road and boat) — A tiny, car-light island off the west coast with a harbour village, Emborio, of restored captains' houses, a few pebble beaches and walks up to an abandoned village and a Knights' castle.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Rhodes?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, dry and sunny with a warm sea; peak crowds at Lindos and the Old Town, strong winds on the west coast and the highest prices.
+What is the weather like in Rhodes in summer?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 1 rainy days over the season.