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Rhodes in September: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
Rhodes in September is climatically well suited to beach holidays, family holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 29 °C, and the sea is about 26 °C. With about 2 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
89/100 · #2
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#4
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#2
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, Family
Rhodes · SeptemberPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 29 °C
- Average low
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 26 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 2 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 62 %
For your trip planning
September: milder than August, drier than October
September on Rhodes sits between a hot August and a wetter October: average highs ease from 32 °C to 29 °C, while October brings far more rain, 52 mm against 14 mm. With the sea at 26 °C, swimming remains plausible. September ranks among our best months both overall and for beach holidays.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 32 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 8.9 | 61 | 4.2 | 27 | 78 |
| September (selected) | 29 | 24 | 2 | 14 | 7.3 | 62 | 4.4 | 26 | 89 |
| October | 25 | 21 | 6 | 52 | 5.2 | 65 | 3.8 | 24 | 92 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: September (89/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | -11 | +2.9 °C | +2.1 °C | -1.5 | -10.6 mm | +1.6 h | -0.3 % | -0.2 m/s | +0.9 °C |
| October | +3 | -4.1 °C | -3.1 °C | +3.9 | +38.5 mm | -2.1 h | +3 % | -0.5 m/s | -2.1 °C |
All twelve months in context

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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Rhodes in September?
The average daily high is around 29 °C, with an average daily low of about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Rhodes in September?
The sea is about 26 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Rhodes in September?
The curated estimate is about 2 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 14 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. September is one of them.