Rethymno in July: weather, sea and travel tips
Is July a good time to visit?
July in Rethymno suits a preference for heat, with days averaging +30 °C. That favours time by the shore but calls for breaks during a long day exploring the town.
Weather in July
For warmer daytime weather, consider late July: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +25 °C
- Daytime air
- +30 °C
- Night-time air
- +24 °C
Early, mid or late July?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 July | +29 °C | +23 °C | +24 °C |
| 11–20 July | +30 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
| 21–31 July | +31 °C | +25 °C | +25 °C |
Hot days in July
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in July
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +25 °C for the month. It averages +24 °C in the first ten days and +25 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Rethymno.
Rainfall in July
In July, the average is 1 day with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 3 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
June, July or August: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | +27 °C | +21 °C | +22 °C |
| July | +30 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
| August | +30 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
July has warmer days than June. June offers cooler conditions for walks. July and August have similar daytime temperatures.
The annual charts for Rethymno compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at July, see the July charts and archive by year.
Things to do in July
- On a dry day, the Venetian harbour offers a short waterside walk with views of the lighthouse and old customs house. It need not take up a whole sightseeing day.
- The Fortezza is an option for a dry day, with views of the town and Cretan Sea from the Venetian fortress. It suits an interest in historic defences and panoramas.
- For a rainy day, the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno has an exhibition inside St Francis Church. Finds trace the region from its earliest settlements to Venetian times.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.