Rhodes Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rhodes, Greece in May.

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Rhodes Town Faliraki Líndos Pefki Rhodes

Planning a getaway to Rhodes, Greece this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Rhodes in May

Rhodes, Greece is a region in Greece. May in Rhodes generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Rhodes Town.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rhodes, Greece, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Apolakkiá with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to low rainfall in Rhodes Town with 18 mm (0.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Rhodes Town enjoys about 296 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Rhodes in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Rhodes.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Rhodes

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Rhodes, Greece?

Temperature range in Rhodes (May)

Precipitation variation in Rhodes (May)

Rhodes Town

In May Rhodes Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
296 hours
360 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rhodes Town →

Faliraki

In May Faliraki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
296 hours
360 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Faliraki →

Líndos

In May Líndos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
296 hours
360 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Líndos →

Pefki Rhodes

In May Pefki Rhodes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
296 hours
360 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pefki Rhodes →

Ialyssos

In May Ialyssos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
296 hours
360 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ialyssos →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Rhodes, in Greece.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rhodes in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rhodes Town 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Faliraki 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Líndos 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Pefki Rhodes 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Ialyssos 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Gennadi 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)

Rhodes weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rhodes, Greece in May?

Rhodes, Greece typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Rhodes Town average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 19°C (66°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Rhodes, Greece in May?

Average temperatures in Rhodes, Greece during May range from a nighttime low near 19°C (66°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Rhodes Town.

Does Rhodes, Greece get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Rhodes, Greece during May, with Rhodes Town averaging close to 18 mm (0.7 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Rhodes, Greece?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Rhodes, Greece with overall perfect weather in Rhodes Town. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Rhodes Town. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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