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Rhodes in May: weather, sea & travel advice

Rhodes in May is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, family holidays and beach holidays. Days are around 23 °C (mild), and the sea is about 20 °C. With about 2 rainy days it is very dry.

Altstadt und Küste von RhodosRhodes · MayPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0

Climate facts

Day
23 °C
Night
19 °C
Sea
20 °C
Rainy days
2 rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Humidity
70 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent82/100
City breakExcellent98/100
ActiveExcellent91/100
FamilyExcellent84/100

In favour

  • Little rain (about 2 rainy days)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
15
J
15
F
17
M
19
A
23
M
28
J
31
J
32
A
29
S
25
O
20
N
17
D
Rainy daysdays
9
J
7
F
5
M
3
A
2
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
2
S
5
O
7
N
10
D

Similar destinations in May

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Rhodes in May?

Daytime highs average around 23 °C, with nights around 19 °C.

Can you swim in Rhodes in May?

The sea is about 20 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in Rhodes in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 2 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Rhodes?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.