Rhodes · WinterMonth summary
Rhodes weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 59°F
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Rhodes in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: Not the best window: 41% rain risk and 8.6h of sunshine. June is much safer.
By trip type
Rhodes in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Rhodes sees 15°F during the day with 8.6h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 52°F | 59°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ February | 52°F | 61°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 54°F | 64°F | 25% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 57°F | 68°F | 19% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 64°F | 75°F | 13% | 0.0in | 12.6h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 72°F | 84°F | 4% | 0.0in | 13.7h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 77°F | 91°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 77°F | 90°F | 1% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 75°F | 86°F | 4% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ October | 68°F | 77°F | 13% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 70°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ December | 55°F | 63°F | 33% | 0.1in | 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 January, Rhodes averages 59°F, 41% rainy days and 8.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.9/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -37%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Rhodes in January
Is January a good time to visit Rhodes?
January is an acceptable time for Rhodes (score 5.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Rhodes in January?
With 59°F max and 8.6h of sunshine, favour indoor activities — museums, spas, gastronomy.
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