Réthymno Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Réthymno, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in July to a moderate 14°C (57°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 22°C (72°F) in July to 8°C (46°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Réthymno receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 574 mm (23 in). The seasons in Réthymno bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 102 mm (4 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 3.2 mm (0.1 in) over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Réthymno Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Réthymno, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Réthymno.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 68%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year