Rhodes Weather

Rhodes Weather
The island of Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese group situated at the most eastern part of Greece, enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate, with long hot summers and temperate winters. Rhodes has the longest holiday season of all the Greek Islands, running from April to November, and boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year.

Weather in Rhodes - Enjoying the longest season of all the Greek Isles
Spring sees warm and pleasant weather, with up to 9 hours of sunshine every day, and temperatures in April averaging out at 16C, rising to 21C during May. This is a great time to visit for those looking for lots of sightseeing and outdoor activities, although the sea may still be chilly and the conditions a little unpredictable. The busy tourist season begins in June, with temperatures rising to 25C, and reaching 28C in August, with most days seeing almost 12 hours of sun - ideal for sunbathing on the islands' beaches. The high temperatures are tempered by the cooling breeze from the 'meltemi' - the strong seasonal winds that blow from the northwest, helping to keep conditions comfortable. Rainfall during the summer months is practically non-existent.

Rhodes Weather - Known as 'The Sun Island' for its great conditions
During the autumn, the weather remains very warm, with September and October seeing temperatures between 20C and 24C, and the island still expecting an abundance of sunshine during the day, often up to 10 hours. Winters are mild, with highs of 16C in November, dropping to 11C in January, although these off-season months can receive on average 4 hours of sunshine a day. As well as the winter sunshine, this period sees plenty of rain, which helps to keep the island full of lush green vegetation, with December and January being the wettest months.