AI-generatedLindos, Rhodes at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,920 h
- Rain a year
- 544 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 48 m
Climate in Lindos, Rhodes
Lindos, Rhodes has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year, Lindos, Rhodes is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Lindos, Rhodes in October?
In October, Lindos, Rhodes is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min07:13 – 18:33
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %73 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Lindos, Rhodes
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.9 – 25.1 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Lindos, Rhodes ranges from 17.1 °C in February to 27.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 26.4 and 28.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.9° | 17.0° | 18.8° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.1° | 16.2° | 17.8° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.1° | 16.3° | 17.7° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 17.8° | 17.1° | 18.4° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.0° | 19.2° | 20.6° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 22.9° | 22.1° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.8° | 24.8° | 27.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.4° | 26.4° | 28.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.4° | 25.6° | 27.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 24.1° | 22.9° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.7° | 20.6° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.4° | 18.7° | 20.5° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Lindos, Rhodes
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Lindos, Rhodes, 67 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Lindos, Rhodes
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Lindos, Rhodes: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Lindos, Rhodes has about 5 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 14° | 12° | 17.9° | 4.8 h | 13 | 118 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 14° | 12° | 17.1° | 5.5 h | 10 | 81 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 16° | 13° | 17.1° | 6.9 h | 7 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 19° | 14° | 17.8° | 8.5 h | 5 | 28 |
| MayMay | 72 | 23° | 18° | 20.0° | 9.6 h | 3 | 13 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 27° | 22° | 22.9° | 11.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 24° | 25.8° | 11.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 25° | 27.4° | 10.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 27° | 23° | 26.4° | 9.6 h | 1 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 23° | 20° | 24.1° | 7.6 h | 5 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 20° | 17° | 21.7° | 5.8 h | 8 | 75 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 16° | 14° | 19.4° | 4.4 h | 12 | 127 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
36.09° N, 28.09° E · 48 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Lindos, Rhodes
The best time to visit Lindos, Rhodes is from June to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to November. Rain is most frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 127 mm.
Lindos, Rhodes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lindos, Rhodes in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Lindos, Rhodes in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Lindos, Rhodes in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Lindos, Rhodes in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–16 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lindos, Rhodes for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Lindos, Rhodes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January14° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In January, Lindos, Rhodes is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
Lindos, Rhodes in January20February14° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In February, Lindos, Rhodes is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
Lindos, Rhodes in February29March16° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In March, Lindos, Rhodes is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
Lindos, Rhodes in March40April19° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In April, Lindos, Rhodes is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
Lindos, Rhodes in April72May23° · Sea 20° · 10 h
In May, Lindos, Rhodes is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
Lindos, Rhodes in May96June27° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In June, Lindos, Rhodes is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
Lindos, Rhodes in June100July29° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In July, Lindos, Rhodes is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
Lindos, Rhodes in July100August30° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In August, Lindos, Rhodes is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
Lindos, Rhodes in August100September27° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In September, Lindos, Rhodes is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
Lindos, Rhodes in September85October23° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In October, Lindos, Rhodes is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
Lindos, Rhodes in October45November20° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In November, Lindos, Rhodes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
Lindos, Rhodes in November21December16° · Sea 19° · 4 h
In December, Lindos, Rhodes is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lindos, Rhodes.
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Lindos vs. Rhodes Town
In October the holiday weather in Lindos and Rhodes Town is about equally good (score 85 vs. 83). During the day it is about as warm in Rhodes Town as in Lindos. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Lindos | Rhodes Town |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 85 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Lindos, Rhodes ranks 2 of 16 destinations in this country.
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- 2LindosThis page23°24°85
- 3Rhodes Town23°24°83
- 4Heraklion24°23°82
- 5Thessaloniki21°21°81
- 6Kos Town22°23°73
- 7Zakynthos Town23°23°67
- 8Chania22°23°65
Planning a trip to Lindos, Rhodes
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Getting there
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- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,830 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Lindos, Rhodes
When is the best time to visit Lindos, Rhodes?
The best time to visit Lindos, Rhodes is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Lindos, Rhodes?
The sea temperature in Lindos, Rhodes ranges from 17.1 °C in February to 27.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Lindos, Rhodes in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Lindos, Rhodes?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Lindos, Rhodes?
Rain is most frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 127 mm. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lindos, Rhodes get?
Lindos, Rhodes gets around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Lindos, Rhodes in?
Lindos, Rhodes uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lindos, Rhodes?
A nonstop flight from London to Lindos, Rhodes takes about 3 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,830 km.
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