Rhodes

What's the weather like in Rhodes in January?

Located in the southern Aegean, Rhodes is a beautiful Greek island with lots of history. It has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, damp winters. January is one of the coolest and wettest months of the year, so you’ll need to come prepared with some warm layers and a waterproof jacket if you visit at this time. There’s still a good amount of sunshine in January, with 50% of the daylight hours bringing the sunshine.

Averages

In January, the average temperature in Rhodes is a mild 13ºC, with highs of 15ºC and lows of 10ºC. Although it feels relatively warm when the sun’s shining, you’ll need some warmer layers if it’s cloudy or for evenings out at the local bars and restaurants. With 135mm of rain expected over the course of 11 days, it’s likely you’ll see some wet weather in January, but showers usually give way to blue skies. If you want to take a swim in the sea, the water measures 17ºC in January.