Rhodes weather in December
Rhodes averages 17°C by day and 12°C at night in December, with the sea at 21°C and 10 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It cools by about 2°C into January.
Day
17°C
Night
12°C
Sea
21°C
Rainy days
10
Flight from London
4h
What December feels like
December is mild in Rhodes: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather.
The sea is 21°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Expect some rain: about 10 days with at least 1 mm.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Rhodes is the #41 warmest in December, and #16 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in December?
These are hotter than Rhodes this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Rhodes weather by month
December is highlighted. Compare with November and January, or see the full year in Rhodes.
Rhodes in December: quick answers
Is Rhodes hot in December?
December is mild in Rhodes: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather. Average highs are 17°C and lows 12°C.
Can you swim in Rhodes in December?
The sea is 21°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Does it rain in Rhodes in December?
Expect some rain: about 10 days with at least 1 mm.
What is the warmest month in Rhodes?
July, at an average high of 33°C. The coolest is January at 15°C.
How long is the flight to Rhodes from the UK?
About 4h direct from London, estimated from the 2,810 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in December for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in December from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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