Rethymno weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Rethymno in September?
In September, Rethymno is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Rethymno.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 100 | 100 | 78 |
| Day | 30° | 28° | 24° |
| Night | 24° | 21° | 18° |
| Sea | 26° | 25° | 23° |
| Sun | 11 h | 9 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 1 | 4 | 7 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 27 min07:04 – 19:31
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in September
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Rethymno in September: quick answers
Is Rethymno hot in September?
Yes. In September, Rethymno is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 21 °C. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Rethymno in September?
Yes. In September the sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Rethymno in September?
Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total.
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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). Sources & licences