2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Rhodes in December

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

December is a wet time to visit Rhodes. Rhodes has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 18°C, lows of 16°C, and approximately 17 rainy days per month.

Avg High

18°C

Avg Low

16°C

Rainy days

17days

Daylight

9.7h

Is December a good time to visit Rhodes?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:12 AM

Sunset

4:54 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 15°C 13°C 9 Good
February 15°C 13°C 13 Wet
March 16°C 14°C 8 Good
April 18°C 16°C 5 Good
May 21°C 19°C 4 Excellent (best)
June 23°C 21°C 2 Excellent (best)
July 27°C 25°C 0 Good
August 28°C 26°C 0 Good
September 27°C 26°C 0 Excellent (best)
October 24°C 22°C 5 Excellent (best)
November 21°C 18°C 4 Good
December 18°C 16°C 17 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

Planning a trip to Rhodes?

Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Rhodes? +

December is typically Wet for visiting Rhodes, with average highs of 18°C and around 17 rainy days.

What should I pack for Rhodes in December? +

With highs of 18°C and lows of 16°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Rhodes in December? +

Rhodes typically sees around 17 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Rhodes in December? +

In December, Rhodes gets approximately 9.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Rhodes? +

No, December is not peak season in Rhodes. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Rhodes? +

The best months to visit Rhodes are May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Athens)

Last Updated: January 2026

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