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Rhodes in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Rhodes in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 15 °C, and the sea is about 18 °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
44/100 · #12
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#12
Sun
#11
Sea warmth
#9
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Rhodes · JanuaryPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 15 °C
- Average low
- 12 °C
- Sea
- 18 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 72 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 17 | 14 | 13 | 159 | 2.7 | 71 | 4.6 | 19 | 52 |
| January (selected) | 15 | 12 | 13 | 150 | 3.1 | 72 | 4.8 | 18 | 44 |
| February | 15 | 12 | 11 | 102 | 4.2 | 72 | 5.0 | 17 | 48 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (44/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +8 | +1.7 °C | +1.8 °C | -0.3 | +8.7 mm | -0.4 h | -0.4 % | -0.2 m/s | +1.5 °C |
| February | +4 | ±0 °C | -0.3 °C | -2.5 | -47.8 mm | +1.1 h | +0.3 % | +0.1 m/s | -0.9 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Rhodes in January?
The average daily high is around 15 °C, with an average daily low of about 12 °C.
Can you swim in Rhodes in January?
The sea is about 18 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Rhodes in January?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 150 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. January is not among them.