January · Greece
Best time to visit Rhodes in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rhodes in January
Average temperature 13°C, 87 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 87 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Rhodes scores 5.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 87 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rhodes wraps a medieval walled city, a crusader palace and Aegean beaches into the Dodecanese's largest island.
January in Rhodes: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 87 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rhodes in January?
- In January, Rhodes averages 13°C, 87 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Rhodes?
- January earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rhodes in January?
- Expect about 87 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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