Rethymno in June: weather, sea and travel tips
Is June a good time to visit?
June in Rethymno is worth considering for warm days by the shore. Days average +27 °C and rain is infrequent, leaving outdoor plans less dependent on wet weather. It is already warm for a trip centred on cool-weather walking.
Weather in June
For warmer daytime weather, consider late June: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +22 °C
- Daytime air
- +27 °C
- Night-time air
- +21 °C
Early, mid or late June?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 June | +26 °C | +20 °C | +21 °C |
| 11–20 June | +27 °C | +21 °C | +23 °C |
| 21–30 June | +29 °C | +23 °C | +23 °C |
Hot days in June
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in June
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +22 °C for the month. It averages +21 °C in the first ten days and +23 °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 June
In June, the average is 2 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 4 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
May, June or July: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | +23 °C | +17 °C | +19 °C |
| June | +27 °C | +21 °C | +22 °C |
| July | +30 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
June has warmer days than May. May offers cooler conditions for walks. July has warmer days than June. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Rethymno compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at June, see the June charts and archive by year.
Things to do in June
- 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.