Rhodes in May 2025 – is it worth going to rest? Weather and reviews, air and water temperature, is it possible to swim, how to dress, prices in hotels. How to do and what to look at Rhodes in early May and later, where to go and go – in the Eurotraveler review.
The island of Rhodes is considered quite expensive and therefore, to a certain extent, an exclusive beach area in Greece. What does not prevent him from being topically overwhelming in the season: beautiful beaches and a clear sea is a jewel that is not shameful to overpay.
However, with all the external serenity of relaxation to the summer Rhodes, an unpleasant feature is also characterized, which relates it with Africa – from June and August on the Greek island it is too hot. And at +35 ° C and higher, how many tourists dare to leave the canopy of hotel air conditioners to lie on the beaches or wander away in the “fresh” air, examining the sights!?
Naturally, few people will like to limit themselves on vacation, and even so severely. That is why the “shoulders” of the high season, that is, late spring and early autumn, are so in demand. And the idea to relax on Rhodes in May simultaneously comes to the mind of an impressive number of people around the world.
For they know! And they don’t know, they will read it – for example, this review of our review – as “twice two” proving that it was at this time to go to the Greek Island. And that’s why!
Weather on Rhodes in May
It is distinguished by commendable stability and even some kind of positive thoroughness. Rains happen – still spring – not summer – but they do not behave stupidly and quickly stop. In a word – even in their thoughts there is no intention to spoil the mood of the resort.
The air temperature on Rhodes already in early May regularly “lives” in the range of +20-24 ° C. This is in the afternoon-in the evenings, tourists have to tast the metaks and observe sunsets, wrapping in blouses and jackets (the atmosphere can cool up to +15-16 ° C).
Closer to the middle of the month, the average daily temperatures grow. And above all, due to significant warming at night- +20-22 ° C. In the bright time of the day, it happens to +30 ° C. Moreover, it is somehow easy, without any tension from nature.
Can it be even more hot? Almost excluded! Apparently, (gentlemanly?) An agreement between the climate and respectable vacationers does not imply such a clear violation of rights and freedoms. In any case: both we and many others in our reviews about the vacation in Rhodes in late spring are not inclined to complain about the weather!
Nevertheless, and certainly – make an extensive list of things to relax at sea. And then do not think to reduce it in order to save the place and weight of the suitcase: you will come in handy for both sunscreen and pareo, several pairs of swimsuits and … much more!
The duration of daylight hours in Rhodes during May ranges from 13 hours and 40 minutes to 14 hours and 30 minutes. The sun rises at about 6 in the morning, and sits over the horizon – by the way, on the Aegean Sea – at 8 or at the beginning of 9 pm.
Water temperature
In the reviews, they rightly notice: you want – in May you can swim in the sea. Moreover, it is advisable to do this precisely on the Mediterranean Sea (Califehi, Faliraki, Pekbia). Which is less violent and warmer than Aegean. And this circumstance should be taken into account when you will choose which beach of Rhodes to stop?
The temperature of the sea water near the island coast in early May does not exceed +19-20 degrees Celsius. But the sea (both and the other) quickly warms up to the acceptable +22-24 ° C-to the third decade of the month-for sure.
We do not advise you to swim in the morning – too cheerful. Many foreigners, especially those in Thailand and Dubai, in May will completely limit themselves to Rhodes with a hotel basin. Fortunately, they will have very little competitors …
Prices 2025
Those who, in post -pandemic years had the opportunity to travel around Western Europe and represent their level, will be guaranteed. Yes, and can it be otherwise if you can rent a spacious room at the hotel (with a pool!) For a modest 40-50 € per day.
Moreover, the hotel is not bad, such as Lindos Athena. That is, located in one of the two most remarkable settlements of Rhodes. And in addition – not too far from the beach.
Those who would like to completely relax and are ready to overpay for it (and weightily – the number for two with breakfast costs from 130 €), we recommend paying attention to Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort and Villas. Almost the perfect 5-star hotel 6 km from Lindos, most guests of which show a hot desire to return to it more than once.
Excursions on the island, as well as cruises around him and to the island of Simi, are quite inexpensive. In particular, for a review tour from the capital to Lindos and the “seven sources” you need to pay less than 30 €. Approximately the same is worth a trip on a high -speed boat on Simi and back.
What to do
May is not bad and even, perhaps, the best time to inspect the Rhodes attractions. There are few of them, but to look at Rhodes all interesting places, you will have to sweat. Because they are not located next to each other, but there will be clear and sunny days – most!
It is very common that it is advisable to immediately rent a car for the future savings of forces at the airport. Since public transport on Rhodes is not too pedantic, and everyone will not figure it out in cunning sites in Greek. You can try to see the schedule of the main bus routes here-www.ktelrodou.gr/en/dromologia/apheteria-rodos.html.
There are only two main attractions on the island.
The first is the old city of Rhodes and the Palace of the Great Masters. A powerful knightly castle is literally a leadership of how to build for centuries.
The second iconic attraction is the ancient Greek policy of Lindos. Where something is preserved from the acropolis, which is inferior only to Athenian. The entrance is inexpensive, and on May 18 (World Museum Day) you can visit it for free.
Also on Rhodes – in May you will go or not – you can see the ancient town of Yalissos. We will advise us to visit the ruins in Camiros to lovers of antiquities. Where in the evening you can also sit on the beach and sink at such a magnificent, so truly Greek sunset.
At least a look at the ruins of Monolithos and Critinius Castello, who occupy the tops of the coastal rocks, from afar. At one time, the knightly -ipalrs did not get tired of building fortifications on Rhodes, turning the entire island into a kind of citadel.
Fans of natural attractions will undoubtedly be delighted with panoramic species from Cape Prasonisi at the southern tip of the island. This “language” of land is very famous, even famous. And there is why – Prasonisi shares the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. And, it seems, climatic zones – here is always very windy.
Where to go
Another expressed tourist place is outside Rhodes. The island of Simi, whose inhabitants took fashion to paint houses in optimistic colors, takes tens of thousands of foreigners during the season.
It is natural that you will also want to see what others strive for so zealously. Especially at time when there are very few other clatter languages and exchanging impressions of tourists!
If you decide not to swim on Simi, then at least make a cruise along the coast of Rhodes itself. You can do this on a comfortable motor catamaran, or you can – on a romantic snow -white yacht sail!
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