Rethymnon

What’s the weather like in Rethymnon in July?

The Rethymnon weather in July is hot, dry and packed with glorious Mediterranean sunshine. This resort, on the north coast of the Greek island of Crete, is a popular attraction during this peak summer month. Visitors come back year after year to soak up the sun and relax on Rethymnon’s superb beaches and coastline.

Geographical influences

Because Rethymnon is found on Crete’s sandy northern shoreline, the weather here is one or two degrees cooler, and a little wetter, than resorts in the south of the island. This is because Crete’s central hills block some of the northerly winds from travelling across the land. Most visitors find these conditions very refreshing in hot months like July.

Averages

It’s the hottest time of the year in Crete. The weather in Rethymnon in July has an average daytime temperature of 29°C, which can creep a little higher on even hotter days. This drops to around 21°C at night but it’s a good idea to check your hotel has air conditioning. You can take a refreshing swim in the Mediterranean Sea, which will have an average temperature of 25°C in July. The clear blue skies around Rethymnon are incredible. You’ll soak up 14 hours of sunshine each day, with the sun rising at 6.10am and not fading until 8.40pm at the start of the month. There’s no need for you to worry about rain at this time, because Rethymnon gets just 1mm of rainfall in the month. It’s highly unlikely that you’ll see any rain during your whole stay. As you’d expect, the UV levels are high in July so take care in the sun. The wind speed is 9mph and humidity is 67%.