Island in Greece

Rhodes Travel Guide

Rhodes travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 86°F now🕔 5:56 PM local📅 Best: March, May, June, July, August, September and October

Active alerts for Rhodes

⚠️Mon, Aug 10: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 11: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 12: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 13: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Rhodes is an island in Greece. Rhodes is an island known for a medieval walled town.

Right now it is 86°F (30°C) in Rhodes with clear sky. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 80°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Rhodes is March, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 52°F.

The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 257 mi away. Nearby highlights include Santorini, Mykonos and Crete.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Rhodes today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Rhodes

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°26′5.6″N 28°13′3.4″E (36.4349, 28.2176)

Weather in Rhodes right now

☀️
86°F
Clear sky · feels like 83°F
Humidity41%
Wind15 mph WNW
Gusts29 mph
UV index2.8 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1003 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 23 mi
Air quality68 · Moderate
Sea temperature83°F
Wave height0.6 m
Sunrise6:17 AM
Sunset8:09 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 52%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:56 PM, Aug 5 local time.

⚠️Mon, Aug 10: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 11: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 12: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 13: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 8

🌤️ 92° / 76°

Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 12 mph

Sunday, Aug 9

🌤️ 95° / 75°

Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 7 mph

Quick facts about Rhodes

TypeIsland
CountryGreece
ContinentEurope
Coordinates36°26′5.6″N 28°13′3.4″E (36.4349, 28.2176)
Known fora medieval walled town
Local time5:56 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMarch, May, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Rhodes

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Rhodes.

Best time to visit Rhodes

Go in March, May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Rhodes

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Athens International AirportATH257 miAthens

Explore Rhodes

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rhodes?

Rhodes is an island in Greece. Its coordinates are 36.4349, 28.2176. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Rhodes right now?

It is currently 86°F (30°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 41% and wind is 15 mph.

When is the best time to visit Rhodes?

March, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Rhodes, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Rhodes in?

Rhodes observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 5:56 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Rhodes?

The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 257 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Rhodes?

Popular options include Santorini, Mykonos and Crete.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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