Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Rhodes in May

The sea around Rhodes averages 20°C in May, usually between 18°C and 22°C. That is cool: fine for a quick swim, many people find it chilly.

Average20°CCool
Usual range18°C–22°C80% of readings
vs April+1.9°warmer
vs June+4.1°warmer next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–November.

May in recent years

202320°C
202421°C
202520°C

Nearby in May

Symi20°C46 km
Kos20°C105 km
Karpathos19°C115 km
Kos19°C122 km
Kalymnos19°C133 km
Patmos19°C183 km

Beaches in Rhodes

35 of 47 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.