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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Réthymno, Greece. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Réthymno weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Réthymno are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Réthymno January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 164mm 4.3hrs 11hrs 16°C

The climate in Réthymno during January can be summarized as mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Réthymno for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Réthymno and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Réthymno with around 164mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Réthymno weather in January »

February

Réthymno February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 127mm 5hrs 11.8hrs 16°C

February in Réthymno is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Réthymno for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Réthymno and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Réthymno with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Réthymno weather in February »

March

Réthymno March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 95mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs 16°C

The weather in March in Réthymno is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Réthymno for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Réthymno and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Réthymno with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Réthymno weather in March »

April

Réthymno April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 39mm 8.2hrs 13.9hrs 17°C

Réthymno's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Réthymno.

April is in the spring in Réthymno and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Réthymno with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Réthymno weather in April »

May

Réthymno May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 19mm 10.3hrs 14.9hrs 19°C

May is a dry month in Réthymno and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Réthymno, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Réthymno and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Réthymno with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Réthymno weather in May »

June

Réthymno June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 8mm 12.3hrs 11hrs 22°C

The weather in June in Réthymno is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Réthymno, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Réthymno and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Réthymno with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Réthymno weather in June »

July

Réthymno July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 3mm 13hrs 11.8hrs 24°C

July in Réthymno is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Réthymno, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Réthymno and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Réthymno with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13 hours of sunshine per day.

Réthymno weather in July »

August

Réthymno August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 2mm 12.3hrs 12.8hrs 25°C

The weather in August in Réthymno is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Réthymno, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Réthymno and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Réthymno with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Réthymno weather in August »

September

Réthymno September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 22mm 10.3hrs 13.9hrs 25°C

Réthymno's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Réthymno, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Réthymno and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Réthymno with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Réthymno weather in September »

October

Réthymno October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 99mm 7hrs 14.9hrs 23°C

October is a a little damp month in Réthymno and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Réthymno.

October is in the fall / autumn in Réthymno and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Réthymno with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Réthymno weather in October »

November

Réthymno November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 85mm 5.7hrs 11hrs 20°C

Réthymno's weather in November is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Réthymno.

November is in the fall / autumn in Réthymno and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Réthymno with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Réthymno weather in November »

December

Réthymno December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 123mm 4.5hrs 11.8hrs 18°C

December in Réthymno is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Réthymno for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Réthymno and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Réthymno with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Réthymno weather in December »

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Réthymno weather stats

Réthymno weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: August 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: August 12.3hrs
Coldest month: January 13°C 55.4°F
Wettest month: January 164mm 6.5ins
Warmest sea: August 25.4°C 77.7°F
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