When to visit Rhodes without the crowds
Rhodes (Greece) is calmest in January, February, March, April, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in May, June, July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with January, February, March, November and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Apr–May & Oct
When everyone heads home
The second half of September.
Tip
The medieval town fills when cruise ships dock: check the port schedule.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 15 °C (60 °F) | New Year's Day, Epiphany |
| February | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 15 °C (60 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 16 °C (61 °F) | Clean Monday, Annunciation, Independence Day |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 18 °C (64 °F) | Good Friday |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 21 °C (69 °F) | Labour Day, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (76 °F) | Pentecost, Whit Monday |
| July | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 27 °C (81 °F) | |
| August | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 28 °C (82 °F) | European August holidays, Assumption Day |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 26 °C (79 °F) | |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 23 °C (74 °F) | Ochi Day |
| November | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 20 °C (69 °F) | |
| December | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 17 °C (63 °F) | Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Off season: many hotels and restaurants close, and there are fewer ferries and flights.
- Heatwaves above 40 °C and wildfire risk (Jul–Aug); some sites close at midday.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (Eurostat, South Aegean, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Rhodes without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February, November and December (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 20 °C (69 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, November and December.
When is Rhodes most crowded?
The busiest season is May, June, July and August. The second half of September.
What is the weather like in Rhodes?
Average highs range from 15 °C (60 °F) in January to 28 °C (82 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Rhodes?
Off season: many hotels and restaurants close, and there are fewer ferries and flights. Heatwaves above 40 °C and wildfire risk (Jul–Aug); some sites close at midday.
What festivals are there in Rhodes?
The main ones: European August holidays (August).
More places in Greece
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- Corfu calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in June, July and August
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- Meteora (Kalambaka) calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Nafplio calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
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