Réthymno Town Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Réthymno Town can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to mild.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Réthymno Town has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 639 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives high rainfall, averaging 119 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 3.5 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Réthymno Town in Greece
During the months of May, June and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 375 hours of sunshine.
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