Weather in Rhodes in June

How June compares

June is the 4th warmest month of the year in Rhodes and ranks 85th of 134 destinations we compare for June - see where else is hot in June. Within Greece it is 21st of 44 (Greece in June). Against London's average high of 19.6°C in June, Rhodes is 6.1°C warmer by day and 10.4°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in June

The typical June day in Rhodes peaks at 25.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 28.8°C or more. About 57% of days top 25°C and 1 in 17 pass 30°C. Nights average 21.7°C; one night in ten drops to 19.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day here reached 38.5°C (2017-06-30) and the coldest night 16.1°C (1991-06-03).

Rain in June

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 2 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest June was 2020 with 18 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 73%.

Sea temperature in June

The sea averages 22.6°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.7°C to 23.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (27.1°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 13.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:49 and sets about 20:27 local time in mid-June. Average cloud cover is 8%.

Is June a good time to visit Rhodes?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Rhodes on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Warm days, but intense heat is not the norm

Pack light clothes for daytime and plan to take breaks from the sun around midday. Rhodes reaches 25°C on 57% of June days, while 30°C is reached on just 6%, so expect warmth rather than relentless high heat. Hotter spells are still possible, and humidity of 73% can make conditions feel close. Put more active plans earlier or later in the day if heat bothers you. Evenings are generally warm enough for light clothing, though a thin extra layer is sensible if you tend to feel cool. June suits travellers who want summer warmth but do not need every day to be very hot.

Mostly dry weather and a swimmable sea

Rain is unlikely to shape your holiday: June averages about 0 rainy days, although that is not a guarantee of an entirely dry stay. Sunshine averages 13.4 hours within 14.5 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of flexibility for outdoor plans. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat deserve more space in your bag than wet-weather clothing. The sea is suitable for swimming, but its warmth varies from year to year, ranging from 22°C to 24°C. Expect it to feel refreshing rather than bath-warm, especially when you first get in. If you prefer a gentler pace, use the brightest part of the day for shade and leave activity for later.