Rhodes · Month comparison
February vs May
May ranks #1 overall vs February at #9. The smart-traveller month — 24C, 10 hours sun, almost no rain, hotels at half summer rates.
February
#9 of 12 months
Worth considering
Apokries carnival run-up — local-only carnival parades through Rhodes new town.
- ↑Greek Apokries carnival weekends bring local-only parades through the new town
- ↑Almond blossom across the islands interior (Apolakkia, Embonas) from mid-February
May
#1 of 12 months
Best match
The smart-traveller month — 24C, 10 hours sun, almost no rain, hotels at half summer rates.
- ↑24C and 10 hours sun without summer humidity — best walking weather in the old town
- ↑Beach resorts fully open with 30-40% lower rates than June
| Factor | February | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 3 | 9 |
| Value score | 10 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 10 | 7 |
| Events score | 4 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 5 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 15°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 110mm | 15mm |
| Daily sunshine | 5hrs | 10hrs |
February trade-offs
- ↓110mm of rain still — multi-day systems common
- ↓Sea at 15C and beach paths slippery and washed-out
May trade-offs
- ↓Sea still cooler than most expect — 19-20C, viable but no warmer than UK August
- ↓Meltemi wind picks up on the west coast from mid-May (Ixia and Ialyssos windy)
Scores compare months within Rhodes. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →