Rhodes Town in January: weather, sea temperatures and travel tips
Is January a good time to visit?
Choose January in Rhodes Town for the Old Town and museums rather than the beach: the daytime average is +15 °C. Precipitation can change outdoor plans, so include indoor activities.
Weather in January
Early January is warmer on average during the day than mid and late January. Choose the first part of the month if you want warmer days for a city break, and check the forecast closer to your trip.
- Water
- +18 °C
- Daytime air
- +15 °C
- Night-time air
- +13 °C
Early, mid or late January?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 January | +16 °C | +14 °C | +18 °C |
| 11–20 January | +15 °C | +13 °C | +18 °C |
| 21–31 January | +15 °C | +12 °C | +18 °C |
Days with precipitation in January
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in January
WorldWeatherAI seasonal data gives an average sea temperature of +18 °C in January. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Rhodes Town.
Rainfall in January
In January, the average is 16 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 10 to 24 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
December, January or February: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | +17 °C | +15 °C | +20 °C |
| January | +15 °C | +13 °C | +18 °C |
| February | +15 °C | +12 °C | +17 °C |
December is warmer than January in both air and water. January is the cooler option for walks. February and January are close in daytime and sea temperatures. Neither has a clear advantage on these measures.
The annual charts for Rhodes Town compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at January, see the January charts and archive by year.
Things to do in January
- 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.