May · Greece
Best time to visit Rhodes in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rhodes in May
Average temperature 21°C, 21 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.2/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 21 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Rhodes scores 9.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 21°C, 21 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
May in Rhodes — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)
With 21°C (70°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
With around 21 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Rhodes at 9.2/10 (6th of 12), just behind June at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rhodes in May?
- In May, Rhodes averages 21°C, 21 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Rhodes?
- May earns a 9.2/10 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 May?
- Expect about 21 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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