May verdict

Rhodes, Greece in May

Weather score73Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 19mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Rhodes, Greece, Greece travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

19mm

Sun

10h

Sea

20°C

Weather score

73

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 19mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Rhodes, Greece with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May24°C average high

May is close to Rhodes' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May19mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Rhodes' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsApril to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May10 hours average sun

May sits close to Rhodes' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May20°C average sea

May is below Rhodes' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May73 weather score

May scores above Rhodes' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJune to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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