Rhodes Town weather in December (Dodecanese, Greece)

How is the weather in Rhodes Town in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Rhodes Town typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Rhodes Town in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 217 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rhodes Town. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rhodes Town climate page with graphs.

 

Rhodes Town, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 217 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
* Data from: Rhodes, Greece (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in December

Find out more about the weather in Greece in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Rhodes Town in December?

For visitors traveling to Rhodes Town, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10

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