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- The best time to visit Rethimno
- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average sea temperature
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average UV index
Dusk in the Venetian Rethimno harbor in Greece
The best time to visit Rethimno
The best months for a swim in Rethimno, Greece, are July through September, with a perfect temperature - varying between 25°C and 29°C, and scarce rainfall.
Weather in January
January, like December, is another refreshing winter month in Rethimno, Greece, with an average temperature varying between 8°C and 14°C. Rethimno's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Weather in January »
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Rethimno, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 8°C and 15°C. February's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15°C, indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Weather in February »
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Rethimno, Greece, with an average temperature ranging between max 16°C and min 9°C. The advent of March reveals an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16°C, showing minimal difference from the prior month. Weather in March »
Weather in April
April in Rethimno, Greece, is an agreeable spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 20°C and min 11°C. As Rethimno welcomes April, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a comfortable 16°C in March to a pleasant 20°C. Weather in April »
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Rethimno, Greece, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24°C and 15°C. The start of May brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 20°C in April to a warm 24°C. Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is also a moderately hot month in Rethimno, Greece, with an average temperature ranging between max 28°C and min 19°C. Rethimno, Greece, perceives a slight temperature ascent during June, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a moderately hot 24°C in May to a still warm 28°C. Weather in June »
Weather in July
July in Rethimno, Greece, is a tropical summer month, with an average temperature varying between 21°C and 30°C. The ideal sea water temperature of 25.4°C and 1mm of accumulated rainfall makes July the best time for swimming and other water activities. Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Rethimno, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21°C and 29°C. An excellent water temperature of 25.9°C and 1mm of accumulated rainfall makes August a prime for swimming and other water activities. Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in Rethimno, Greece, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°C and 19°C. An excellent water temperature of 25.4°C and only 1 rainfall days, with 19mm of accumulated rainfall, makes September a prime for swimming and other water activities. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Rethimno, Greece, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°C and 15°C. The arrival of October suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from 27°C in September to a still moderately hot 23°C. Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another pleasant month in Rethimno, Greece, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20°C and an average low of 12°C. A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during November, shifting from a warm 23°C in October to an agreeable 20°C. Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Rethimno, Greece, with an average temperature ranging between min 10°C and max 16°C. The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's agreeable 20°C to an enjoyable 16°C. Weather in December »
[Resources]FAQ
What is the coldest time of year in Rethimno?
Temperature readings in Rethimno, Greece, reach their annual highs in January, averaging 14°C and a minimum average of 8°C.
What is the wettest month in Rethimno?
January is the month with the most rainfall in Rethimno, Greece. Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 142mm of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Rethimno?
In Rethimno, Greece, during the entire year, the rain falls for 67 days and collects up to 664mm of precipitation.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Rethimno?
January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Rethimno, Greece.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Rethimno?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rethimno, Greece.
What month is the sea coldest in Rethimno?
The month with the coldest seawater in Rethimno, Greece, is February, with an average sea temperature of 16.1°C.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Rethimno?
On Sunday, 26. March 2023, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time starts in Rethimno, Greece, and the time zone changes from EET to EEST. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, 29. October 2023, at 04:00, and the time zone reverts from EEST to EET.
When are the longest days in Rethimno?
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.
What are the months with the most sunshine in Rethimno?
June through August, with an average of 12h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Rethimno, Greece.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Rethimno?
The months with the highest UV index in Rethimno, Greece, are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 10.
What is the hottest time of year in Rethimno?
Rethimno registers the average highest temperatures during July, with peaks of 30°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the driest month in Rethimno?
July and August are months with the least rain when 1mm of rain is typically aggregated.
When is the sea warmest in Rethimno?
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 25.9°C.
What is the month with the shortest days in Rethimno?
The month with the shortest days in Rethimno, Greece, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
Average temperature
Rethimno, Greece
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (30°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14°C).
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (21°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (8°C).
Average rainfall
Rethimno, Greece
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (142mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).
Average rainfall days
Rethimno, Greece
- Average rainfall days in January:
12 days - Average rainfall days in February:
11 days - Average rainfall days in March:
8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
5 days - Average rainfall days in May:
3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
1 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
0 days - Average rainfall days in August:
0 days - Average rainfall days in September:
1 days - Average rainfall days in October:
5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
8 days - Average rainfall days in December:
13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).
Average sea temperature
Rethimno, Greece
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (16.1°C).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Rethimno, Greece
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 1min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 5min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 1min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 0min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 3min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 2min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 3min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 2min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 2min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h).
Average UV index
Rethimno, Greece
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Rethimno, Greece
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