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Rhodes in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Rhodes in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 17 °C, and the sea is about 19 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
52/100 · #10
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#11
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
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Rhodes · DecemberPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 17 °C
- Average low
- 14 °C
- Sea
- 19 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 71 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 20 | 17 | 9 | 95 | 3.6 | 67 | 4.1 | 22 | 76 |
| December (selected) | 17 | 14 | 13 | 159 | 2.7 | 71 | 4.6 | 19 | 52 |
| January | 15 | 12 | 13 | 150 | 3.1 | 72 | 4.8 | 18 | 44 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (52/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +24 | +3.8 °C | +3.4 °C | -4.3 | -63.2 mm | +0.9 h | -3.6 % | -0.6 m/s | +2.2 °C |
| January | -8 | -1.7 °C | -1.8 °C | +0.3 | -8.7 mm | +0.4 h | +0.4 % | +0.2 m/s | -1.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Rhodes in December?
The average daily high is around 17 °C, with an average daily low of about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Rhodes in December?
The sea is about 19 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Rhodes in December?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 159 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Rhodes?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Rhodes. For a beach trip: June, July, September and October. December is not among them.