Faliraki weather by month

When to go to Faliraki

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August, September. December is the wettest month (113 mm, about 12 rainy days) and August the driest (0 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 27.3°C and coolest in March at 16.7°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" (RHO, 12 km from Faliraki) takes roughly 4 h 12 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Europe/Athens.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Faliraki between 1991 and 2020 reached 40.3°C on 1 July 2017; the coldest fell to 2.5°C on 14 February 2004. In August one day in ten tops 32.2°C and about 31% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 8.2°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was December 2012 with 270 mm, against a December average of 113 mm.

Winter and spring: mild days, then a gradual warm-up

December to February calls for layers and a waterproof rather than a suitcase built around swimming. January and February average 14°C by day, with February nights falling to 11°C; December and January each average 12 rain days. March brings a modest improvement, but its 16°C days still suit walking more than lying beside the sea. April is brighter, with 9 hours of sunshine, though the sea remains at 17°C through March and April. May is the clearer turning point: daytime temperatures reach 22°C and rain drops to 3 days on average. It suits travellers who want comfortable outdoor weather without midsummer heat, although the 20°C sea may still feel brisk. Keep a light layer handy for evenings.

Summer: the clearest choice for heat and swimming

June starts summer with 26°C days and a 23°C sea, making it a good compromise if you want swimming weather without the highest temperatures. July lifts daytime warmth to 28°C and brings 14 hours of sunshine, so shade and a break from the sun around midday make sense. August is hottest, with average days of 29°C, nights of 25°C and sea temperatures of 27°C. Those warm nights are the catch if you prefer cooler sleeping conditions. All these summer months average 0 rain days, so wet weather is much less of a planning concern, though that is not a guarantee of a rain-free stay.

Autumn: warm seas, with rain becoming more likely

September keeps much of summer's warmth: days average 27°C, the sea is 26°C and there is just 1 rain day on average. It is a strong choice for swimming and evenings outdoors, with nights still at 24°C. October remains warm enough for light daytime clothing at 24°C, and the sea matches that temperature, but 5 rain days make flexible plans sensible. November is a more noticeable shift, with 19°C days and 8 rain days. Its 22°C sea retains warmth, although cooler air makes getting out less appealing. Choose September for the driest autumn conditions, October for gentler daytime warmth, and November only if swimming is not the main purpose.