Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Rhodes in April
Rhodes in April is a good choice for mild days outdoors, but not for a holiday built around warm-water swimming. Average highs of 18°C make walking comfortable, while nights around 14°C call for a layer. The sea is still cold at 17°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is warmer daytime weather without summer heat; the catch is that rain remains possible and sitting outside can feel cool, especially after sunset.
Long-term climate averages for Rhodes Town, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Rhodes, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Rhodes Town.
- Average daytime high
- 18.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 21°C
- Average night-time low
- 14.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 12°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +4.6°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 17.3°C
- year to year: 17°C to 18°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.6h
- 67% of 12.9 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 31 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 28.9°C
- 2018-04-28
- Record low 1991-2020
- 6.7°C
- 1997-04-10
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 12 min
- 2778 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 8th warmest month of the year in Rhodes and ranks 86th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Greece it is 18th of 44 (Greece in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Rhodes is 4.6°C warmer by day and 9.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Rhodes peaks at 18.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 100 days top 25°C. Nights average 14.4°C; one night in ten drops to 12.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 28.9°C (2018-04-28) and the coldest night 6.7°C (1997-04-10).
Rain in April
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 31 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 1995 with 70 mm, the driest 2007 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 17.3°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.6°C to 17.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (27.1°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:33 and sets about 19:41 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 34%.
Is April a good time to visit Rhodes?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Rhodes on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable for walking, less reliable for sunbathing
April suits travellers who prefer being active outdoors to lying in the heat. Rhodes averages 4.6°C warmer by day than London, so the difference should be noticeable, but it is still spring rather than summer weather. The warmer days reach around 21°C or more, while days reaching 25°C are rare. Midday is a sensible time for sitting outdoors rather than something you need to plan around to avoid intense heat. Pack light clothes alongside a jumper or jacket, and keep a warmer layer handy for evenings. Colder nights can drop to around 12°C or below, so do not rely on daytime warmth lasting after dark.
Useful sunshine, with a rain backup
There is plenty of scope for time outside, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine within 12.9 hours of daylight. That gives you room to shift outdoor plans around a shower rather than needing every morning to be clear. About 6 days have measurable rain, so bring a light waterproof and leave some flexibility in your plans. The main limitation for a beach-focused trip is the water: an average sea temperature of 17.3°C is cold, not comfortably swimmable. You may enjoy sitting by the sea in warmer weather, but plan any dip as a cold-water swim rather than expecting a long, relaxed session.
A little perspective
Rhodes through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2°C | 11.3°C | 17.9°C | 5.2 | 107 | 12 | 0% |
| February | 14.3°C | 11.2°C | 16.9°C | 5.9 | 84 | 10 | 0% |
| March | 15.8°C | 12.5°C | 16.7°C | 7.1 | 53 | 7 | 0% |
| AprilSelected | 18.1°C | 14.4°C | 17.3°C | 8.6 | 31 | 6 | 1% |
| May | 21.8°C | 17.9°C | 19.8°C | 10.5 | 16 | 3 | 8% |
| Junebest | 25.7°C | 21.7°C | 22.6°C | 13.4 | 2 | 0 | 57% |
| Julybest | 28.4°C | 24.3°C | 25.2°C | 14.1 | 1 | 0 | 97% |
| Augustbest | 29.2°C | 25.3°C | 27.1°C | 13.2 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| September | 26.8°C | 23.3°C | 26.2°C | 11.3 | 10 | 1 | 81% |
| October | 23.3°C | 20.0°C | 24.1°C | 8.2 | 47 | 5 | 24% |
| November | 19.2°C | 16.1°C | 21.6°C | 6.1 | 73 | 8 | 1% |
| December | 15.8°C | 13.0°C | 19.3°C | 5.1 | 113 | 12 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Rhodes in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Rhodes hot in April?
Rhodes is mild in April: the average daytime high is 18.1°C and nights average 14.4°C. Roughly 1 in 100 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Rhodes in April?
The sea around Rhodes averages 17.3°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 17°C to 18°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Rhodes in April?
Rhodes sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 31 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 1995 (70 mm) and the driest was 2007 (2 mm).
How sunny is Rhodes in April?
Rhodes gets around 8.6 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 12.9 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Rhodes compare with the UK in April?
Rhodes is on average 4.6°C warmer than London by day in April (18.1°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Rhodes?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Rhodes reached 28.9°C on 2018-04-28, and the coldest night dropped to 6.7°C on 1997-04-10.
Is April warm enough to swim in Rhodes?
The sea averages 17.3°C, with April temperatures ranging from 17°C to 18°C between years. That is cold for swimming. If comfortable sea bathing is central to your holiday, April is not a strong choice; it suits travellers content to spend time beside the water instead.
Should I choose April or a summer month?
Choose April if mild weather for walking matters more than heat, and you can accept some rain and cold sea water. June, July and August are stronger choices overall for summer weather. April makes more sense when avoiding hot days is part of the appeal.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Rhodes (Rhodes Town). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 1.2 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C