Rhodes
City in Greece
Rhodes is a city in Greece with a population of about 54,500 people. Located 433 kilometers from Athens, it draws visitors to its historical landmarks, including the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, the Acropolis of Rhodes, and the Suleymaniye Mosque.
What to see
The city contains significant historical sites. Visitors can explore the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes and the Acropolis of Rhodes. The Suleymaniye Mosque is also located here, along with the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes.
When to go
Rhodes experiences its warmest weather from June through September, with average temperatures ranging from 23 °C to 26 °C and very little rain. July and August are the driest months. The cooler, wetter months occur between November and February, when average temperatures drop to between 13 °C and 18 °C and rainfall is significantly higher, peaking at 176 mm in December.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras," located 12 kilometers from the city.
Top sights in Rhodes
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 Rhodes (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Archaeological Museum of Rhodes