Rhodes · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonGreece · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 18° |
MINMIN | 11° | 11° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 15° | 12° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 8h | 9h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 13h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 7h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 20° |
🌧Rain Days | 9d125mm | 7d87mm | 4d50mm | 2d25mm | 2d20mm | 0d3mm | 0d1mm | 0d3mm | 1d18mm | 3d47mm | 5d95mm | 8d135mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is one of the best months to visit Rhodes — with 11 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 24°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 24°C, cooling to 18°C at night (daily average: 21°C). With 11 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 20 mm of rain over 2 days. The sea is 21°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Frühling: Beste Wandersaison, Wildblumen im Landesinneren, die Strände von Tsambika und Anthony Quinn Bay noch fast leer. Erstes Schwimmen im Mai möglich.
Packing list for Rhodes in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Rhodes?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Rhodes (Climate Score: 84/100). Pleasant temperatures (24°C), good sunshine (11 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Rhodes in May?
- In May, Rhodes sees daily highs of 24°C. Nights cool to 18°C, with a daily average of 21°C.
- How much rain falls in Rhodes in May?
- In May, Rhodes receives an average of 20 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Rhodes get in May?
- Rhodes averages 11 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Rhodes in May?
- Water temperature in Rhodes in May averages 21°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
