GreeceWhat’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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 |
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| 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.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in January
- Precipitation*: 809 mm per year, averaging 67 mm per month
- Snowfall: 2,0 cm per year
- Driest months: 4,0 mm in July, 6,0 mm in August and 13 mm in June
- Wettest months: 163 mm in January, 144 mm in December and 143 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Weather experiences in Rethymnon
Average Temperature per Month in Rethymnon
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rethymnon, Crete. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rethymnon
This graph shows how much rainfall Rethymnon, Crete, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Rethymnon
This graph shows how much snow Rethymnon, Crete, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Rethymnon
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Rethymnon
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rethymnon, Crete. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rethymnon
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rethymnon, Crete, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Rethymnon
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Rethymnon, Crete, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Rethymnon
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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!— This text is automatically translated to English
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.— This text is automatically translated to English
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.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Rethymnon by month
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