Rhodes · Month comparison
June vs May
May ranks #1 overall vs June at #3. The smart-traveller month — 24C, 10 hours sun, almost no rain, hotels at half summer rates.
June
#3 of 12 months
Best match
Best beach-and-weather sweet spot — 28C, sea at 23C, schools mostly in session, prices climbing but not crazy.
- ↑Sea hits 23C by mid-month — first full beach-and-swim conditions
- ↑12 hours of sun and effectively zero rain
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 | June | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 10 | 9 |
| Value score | 6 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 7 |
| Events score | 7 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 28°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 5mm | 15mm |
| Daily sunshine | 12hrs | 10hrs |
June trade-offs
- ↓Meltemi wind on west coast can be persistent — east coast (Lindos, Pefkos) more sheltered
- ↓Cruise ship arrivals build through the month, packing the old town between 11am and 4pm
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 →