Best time to visit Rethymnon

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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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.