Rethymno weather and climate
Rethymno weather and climate
Day
15 °C
Night
10 °C
Sea
18 °C
Precipitation
112 mm
in month
Rainy days
11 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
4 hours
average
Humidity
71 %
Day
15 °C
Night
10 °C
Sea
18 °C
Precipitation
112 mm
in month
Rainy days
11 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
4 hours
average
Humidity
71 %
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Weather overview for Rethymno
Weather overview
Rethymno (Greece) is a place with a hot climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 14 °C (57 °F) in February to 29 °C (85 °F) in July. The highest sea temperatures in Rethymno are in August with 25 °C (77 °F) and the lowest in February with 15 °C (60 °F). The driest month is July with just 0 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is January with 11 days of rain. Temperatures during the night go from 8 °C (47 °F) in February to 22 °C (72 °F) in August.
January weather
The sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 16 °C (61 °F) in Rethymno, and the day temperature continues to descent too, with its value being 14 °C (57 °F). The rainfall amount reaches its maximum, the value of this measure is 125 mm (4.92 in), and the maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed as well in January. The descent of the night temperature can be observed. The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 4 hours.
February weather
The minimum of the sea temperature is observable, its value is 15 °C (60 °F) in Rethymno, and the day temperature reaches its minimum as well in February. The rainfall amount starts to descent, with its value being 98 mm (3.87 in). The minimum of the night temperature can be noticed in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed, with its value of 5 hours.
March weather
The number of rainy days starts to descent, with its value of 7 days in Rethymno, while the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value of 69 mm (2.73 in). The day temperature rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 16 °C (61 °F), and the beginning of the rise of the night temperature could be noticed too, its value is 10 °C (49 °F). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, its value is 6 hours.
April weather
The day temperature continues to rise, its value is 19 °C (67 °F) in Rethymno, while the sea temperature rise's start could be observed, its value is 17 °C (62 °F). The descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value of 28 mm (1.11 in), and the descent of the number of rainy days can be observed as well, with its value being 4 days. The night temperature continues to rise, with its value being 12 °C (54 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, with its value being 8 hours.
May weather
The sea temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 19 °C (66 °F) in Rethymno, and the rise of the day temperature can be observed as well, with its value of 24 °C (74 °F). The number of rainy days continues to descent, the value of this measure is 2 days, and the rainfall amount continues to descent as well, with its value being 14 mm (0.55 in). The ongoing dry season is noticeable. The rise of the night temperature can be observed, its value is 16 °C (60 °F).
June weather
The tourist season is about to start in June in Rethymno. The rise of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 28 °C (82 °F), and the rise of the sea temperature can be observed too, with its value of 22 °C (72 °F). The number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 1 day, and the rainfall amount continues to descent too, its value is 3 mm (0.14 in). The rise of the night temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 20 °C (68 °F).
July weather
There is pending tourist season in July in Rethymno. The maximum of the day temperature can be noticed, while the sea temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 25 °C (76 °F). The minimum of the number of rainy days is observable, with its value of 0 days. The rise of the night temperature can be observed, with its value being 22 °C (72 °F). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed, with its value being 12 hours.
August weather
There is pending tourist season in Rethymno, and the ongoing dry season is noticeable too in August. The maximum of the sea temperature is observable, with its value being 25 °C (77 °F), and the night temperature reaches its maximum as well, the value of this measure is 22 °C (72 °F). The minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, with its value being 1 mm (0.04 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent, with its value being 11 hours.
September weather
There is pending tourist season in September in Rethymno. The day temperature descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 26 °C (80 °F), and the sea temperature starts to descent as well, with its value being 24 °C (76 °F). The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, with its value of 2 days, and the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed as well, with its value being 15 mm (0.60 in). The night temperature descent's start could be observed, its value is 20 °C (67 °F).
October weather
The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being 23 °C (73 °F) in Rethymno, and the sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, with its value of 23 °C (73 °F). The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 5 days, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed as well, with its value of 61 mm (2.40 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 17 °C (62 °F). The wind speed is on its minimum in October.
November weather
The descent of the sea temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 20 °C (68 °F) in Rethymno, and the descent of the day temperature can be observed as well, with its value of 18 °C (65 °F). The rainfall amount continues to rise, the value of this measure is 87 mm (3.43 in), and the number of rainy days continues to rise as well, its value is 8 days. The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 13 °C (55 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, with its value of 5 hours.
December weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 15 °C (59 °F) in Rethymno, and the sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month too, with its value of 18 °C (64 °F). The number of rainy days continues to rise, the value of this measure is 11 days, and the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value being 112 mm (4.40 in). The descent of the night temperature can be observed. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month.
FAQs
How many hours of sun to expect in Rethymno in March?
There is an average length of sunshine of 6 hours per day in Rethymno in March.
What is the night temperature in April in Rethymno?
The average night temperature in April in Rethymno is 12 °C (54 °F). Nights can be cooler, morning running can be refreshing but choose appropriate clothing, evening outdoor sitting can be pleasant but you can also be cold.
Are there good conditions to visit in Rethymno in May?
There are good conditions for visiting in May in Rethymno. There are only 2 days of rain in the whole month, so you can leave your umbrella at home. There are some people, who may feel a slight chill at 24 °C (74 °F), but others will feel perfectly fine. A sea temperature of 19 °C (66 °F) can seem colder to some, but others will call it refreshing. The temperature of 16 °C (60 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What is the sea temperature in June in Rethymno?
In Rethymno in June expect the sea to be warm at 22 °C (72 °F). This warm sea is nice for swimming, maybe cold for some, but most people can spend a long time in it.
Is it hot in July in Rethymno?
In July in Rethymno, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
What is the temperature in Rethymno during the day in August?
In August in Rethymno, the average daily temperatures will be 29 °C (84 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is September part of the wet season in Rethymno?
No, there is no wet season in September in Rethymno - you can expect 2 days of rain during the month.
What is the average number of rainy days in October in Rethymno?
There are 5 days, which are rainy in October in Rethymno, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 1.1 days of the week, or in general - 16 % days.
Is November part of the dry season in Rethymno?
No, November is not a dry month in Rethymno, expect rain approximately 8 days in a month.