Rhodes Town at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,530 h
- Rain a year
- 544 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 36 m
Climate in Rhodes Town
Rhodes Town has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 3,530 hours of sunshine a year, Rhodes Town is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 13.2 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
What is the weather like in Rhodes Town in October?
In October, Rhodes Town is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 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 Rhodes Town.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min07:13 – 18:32
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 9 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 %68 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- 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
- Sunglasses & sun hat
Sea temperature in Rhodes Town
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.0 – 25.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Rhodes Town ranges from 17.1 °C in March to 27.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June 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 26.2 and 27.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.1° | 17.2° | 18.9° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.2° | 16.3° | 17.8° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.1° | 16.5° | 17.7° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 17.8° | 17.2° | 18.4° | fresh |
| MayMay | 19.9° | 19.1° | 20.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.7° | 21.9° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.4° | 24.4° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.1° | 26.2° | 27.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.3° | 25.7° | 27.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 24.1° | 23.0° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.8° | 20.8° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.7° | 18.8° | 20.5° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Rhodes Town
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 8.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Rhodes Town, 78 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Rhodes Town: 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, Rhodes Town 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 | 24 | 14° | 12° | 18.1° | 6.7 h | 13 | 118 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 14° | 12° | 17.2° | 7.7 h | 10 | 81 |
| MarchMar | 35 | 16° | 13° | 17.1° | 8.7 h | 7 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 18° | 15° | 17.8° | 9.6 h | 5 | 28 |
| MayMay | 66 | 22° | 18° | 19.9° | 11.3 h | 3 | 13 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 25° | 22° | 22.7° | 12.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 28° | 25° | 25.4° | 13.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 29° | 26° | 27.1° | 12.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 27° | 24° | 26.3° | 10.9 h | 1 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 23° | 20° | 24.1° | 8.8 h | 5 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 20° | 17° | 21.8° | 7.4 h | 8 | 75 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 16° | 14° | 19.7° | 6.4 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, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Rhodes Town
The best time to visit Rhodes Town 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.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Rhodes Town 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
Rhodes Town month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January14° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In January, Rhodes Town is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours 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 Rhodes Town.
Rhodes Town in January28February14° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In February, Rhodes Town is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours 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 Rhodes Town.
Rhodes Town in February35March16° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In March, Rhodes Town 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 9 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 Rhodes Town.
Rhodes Town in March41April18° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In April, Rhodes Town is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Rhodes Town.
Rhodes Town in April66May22° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In May, Rhodes Town is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11 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 Rhodes Town.
Rhodes Town in May95June25° · Sea 23° · 13 h
In June, Rhodes Town is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Rhodes Town.
Rhodes Town in June100July28° · Sea 25° · 13 h
In July, Rhodes Town is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Rhodes Town.
Rhodes Town in July100August29° · Sea 27° · 12 h
In August, Rhodes Town is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 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 Rhodes Town.
Rhodes Town in August100September27° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In September, Rhodes Town is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 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 Rhodes Town.
Rhodes Town in September87October23° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In October, Rhodes Town is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 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 Rhodes Town.
Rhodes Town in October50November20° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In November, Rhodes Town is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours 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 Rhodes Town.
Rhodes Town in November29December16° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In December, Rhodes Town is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 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 Rhodes Town.
Rhodes Town in DecemberPlanning a trip to Rhodes Town
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,810 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 Rhodes Town
When is the best time to visit Rhodes Town?
The best time to visit Rhodes Town 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 Rhodes Town?
The sea temperature in Rhodes Town ranges from 17.1 °C in March to 27.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Rhodes Town in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Rhodes Town?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Rhodes Town?
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 Rhodes Town get?
Rhodes Town gets around 3,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 13.2 hours a day; in December there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Rhodes Town in?
Rhodes Town uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Rhodes Town?
A nonstop flight from London to Rhodes Town takes about 3 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,810 km.
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