Best time to visit Rethymnon

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When is the best time to visit Rethymnon?

The best time to visit Rethymnon is May, June and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Rethymnon14
    Jan
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Rethymnon15
    Feb
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Rethymnon16
    Mar
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Rethymnon20
    Apr
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Rethymnon24
    May
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Rethymnon28
    Jun
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Rethymnon30
    Jul
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Rethymnon29
    Aug
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Rethymnon27
    Sep
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Rethymnon23
    Oct
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Rethymnon20
    Nov
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Rethymnon16
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Rethymnon?

The hottest time of year in Rethymnon is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Rethymnon?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Rethymnon with 142mm on average. There are normally 12 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Rethymnon?

The sunniest time of year in Rethymnon is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 86% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Rethymnon?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Rethymnon in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Crete (Rethymnon) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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