Réthymno Town Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Réthymno Town. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C (57°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 9°C (48°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Réthymno Town has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 639 mm (25 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives high rainfall, averaging 119 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 3.5 mm (0.1 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Réthymno Town Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Réthymno Town. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.5 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Réthymno Town.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 73%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year