Rhodes · October
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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.
October is among the best months in Rhodes: only 3 rain days, 25°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 25°C, cooling to 19°C at night (daily average: 22°C). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 3 rain days with 47 mm total. Sea temperature is 24°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in October are ideal.
Goldener Herbst: Das Wasser auf Jahreshöchststand, die Dörfer im Landesinneren ohne Reisegruppen. Für viele der beste Monat auf Rhodos.
Packing list for Rhodes in October
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Rhodes?
- Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Rhodes (Climate Score: 74/100). Pleasant temperatures (25°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (3) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Rhodes in October?
- In October, Rhodes sees daily highs of 25°C. Nights cool to 19°C, with a daily average of 22°C.
- How much rain falls in Rhodes in October?
- In October, Rhodes receives an average of 47 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Rhodes get in October?
- Rhodes averages 9 sunshine hours per day in October — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Rhodes in October?
- Water temperature in Rhodes in October averages 24°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
