Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes Παλάτι του Μεγάλου Μαγίστρου
The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is a stone palace, museum, and crusader castle within the Medieval City of Rhodes. It was commissioned by the Byzantine Empire in the 14th century.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and September when the average temperatures range from 23 °C to 26 °C and rainfall is minimal. The months of July and August have the least rain, with about 1 day of rain each. For warmer but wetter weather, October and May offer moderate temperatures.
Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" is 13 km away, and the site is 433 km from Athens. Visitors can combine a trip to the palace with visits to the Suleymaniye Mosque, which is 0.2 km away, or the Acropolis of Rhodes, located 1.3 km from the palace. The site is wheelchair accessible and is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 176 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 164 | 115 | 80 | 39 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 61 | 123 | 176 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
