Rhodes Town in December: weather, sea temperatures and travel tips
Is December a good time to visit?
December in Rhodes Town suits a city break with museums and a wet-weather plan: the daytime average is +17 °C. Replace a beach plan with a seaside walk and indoor activities.
Weather in December
Early December has warmer average air and water than late December. Choose early month for warmer days or late month for cooler days. Check the forecast closer to your trip.
- Water
- +20 °C
- Daytime air
- +17 °C
- Night-time air
- +15 °C
Early, mid or late December?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 December | +18 °C | +16 °C | +20 °C |
| 11–20 December | +18 °C | +15 °C | +19 °C |
| 21–31 December | +16 °C | +14 °C | +19 °C |
Days with precipitation in December
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in December
WorldWeatherAI seasonal data gives an average sea temperature of +20 °C in early December and +19 °C late in the month. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Rhodes Town.
Rainfall in December
In December, the average is 15 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 5 to 20 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
November, December or January: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | +21 °C | +18 °C | +22 °C |
| December | +17 °C | +15 °C | +20 °C |
| January | +15 °C | +13 °C | +18 °C |
November is warmer than December in both air and water. December is the cooler option for walks. If you want warmer weather for walks, December is warmer than January in both air and water.
The annual charts for Rhodes Town compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at December, see the December charts and archive by year.
Things to do in December
- When the water is cool for a beach day, plan a seaside walk at Elli Beach near the aquarium.
- Walk through the Old Town and along the Street of the Knights to see medieval fortifications and the architecture of this historic street.
- Keep the Archaeological Museum in the former Hospital of the Knights for a rainy day. Its main exhibition includes finds from Ialysos and Kamiros and a sculpture collection.
- Another indoor option is the Hydrobiological Station aquarium. Its corridor is designed as an underwater cave, with tanks of marine life along both sides.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.