Rhodes Sea Temperature
Updated Sat 19:20 (Europe/Athens)
Greece · Forecast updated Aug 8, 2026, 19:20 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
28.9°C
84.0°F
Very warm water
Versus this month's average
0.3°C above
The August average in our archive is 28.6°C (83.4°F).
Recent trend
Warming by 2.2°C
Seven-day average: 28.4°C, versus 26.2°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions.
Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year
In the data collected for Rhodes, monthly averages range from about 25.1°C (77.2°F) in June to 28.6°C (83.4°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Rhodes has been 27.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperature Averages
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22.0°C / 71.6°F | 25.1°C / 77.2°F | 27.8°C / 82.0°F |
| July | 25.1°C / 77.2°F | 27.1°C / 80.8°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| August | 27.0°C / 80.6°F | 28.6°C / 83.4°F | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
Profile calculated from 1660 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Rhodes
Dodecanese island whose Anthony Quinn Bay is a famous rocky snorkeling cove.
- Area
- Dodecanese
Rhodes Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the sea temperature in Rhodes today?
The current sea surface temperature in Rhodes is 28.9°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 27.6°C.
When is the water warmest in Rhodes?
The warmest monthly average in the Rhodes archive is August, at around 28.6°C (83.4°F).
When is the water coldest in Rhodes?
The coldest monthly average in the archive is June, at around 25.1°C (77.2°F).
Can you swim in Rhodes today?
At 28.9°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
Full Snorkeling Forecast
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