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Rhodes weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
13% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Rhodes in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Rhodes in May: 24°C and 12.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Rhodes in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Season opening — beaches nearly deserted and water at 20°C. Pre-season prices Spring marks the start of the good season in Rhodes. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (13% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 11°C | 15°C | 41% | 2.7 | 8.6h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ February | 11°C | 16°C | 28% | 1.9 | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 12°C | 18°C | 25% | 1.7 | 10.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 20°C | 19% | 1.0 | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 24°C | 13% | 0.6 | 12.6h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 22°C | 29°C | 4% | 0.1 | 13.7h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 25°C | 33°C | 1% | 0.1 | 13.4h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.4h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 24°C | 30°C | 4% | 0.2 | 11.5h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ October | 20°C | 25°C | 13% | 0.9 | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 21°C | 24% | 2.3 | 9.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ December | 13°C | 17°C | 33% | 2.9 | 8.3h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Rhodes averages 24°C, 13% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Rhodes in May
Is May a good time to visit Rhodes?
May is an excellent time to visit Rhodes (score 8.8/10). With 24°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 13% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Rhodes in May?
With 24°C and 12.6h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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