The climate of Rethymnon
The current climate in Rethymnon features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Rethymnon, Crete.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Rethymnon in recent years was 41°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in January 2017.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Rethymnon gets 809 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 2,0 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Rethymnon?
The best time to visit Rethymnon for sunny weather is March through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Rethymnon. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Rethymnon
The climate table of Rethymnon shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 17 |
Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 163 | 143 | 97 | 23 | 26 | 13 | 4,0 | 6,0 | 28 | 84 | 78 | 144 |
Snow (cm) | 1,9 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
UV Index | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Rethymnon, Crete. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Rethymnon
Yearly Temperature in Rethymnon
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Rethymnon, Crete. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rethymnon
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rethymnon
Average Snowfall per Month in Rethymnon
Total Yearly Snowfall in Rethymnon
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Rethymnon, Crete. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Rethymnon
Weather experiences in Rethymnon
The weather in Rethymnon is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 4 visitors. Have you been to Rethymnon? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
The temperature was high but pleasant and perfect for a day at the beach. It was a little cold in the evening, but it was refreshing. Nice weather!
Although there were some clouds and some rain, the days were sunny and you could already enjoy the wonderful outdoors. It was not too hot, ideal for walking outside.
The sun shone often, but there were also rainy and windy days. Average temperatures were pleasant during the fall break, but do not expect summer temperatures.
Partly cloudy, light rain possible. Evenings were pleasant, not too cool.
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Average weather in Rethymnon by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rethymnon. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.