Rethymno Municipality

District · Crete, 🇬🇷 Greece

Population 45,098

Area 397 km²

Time zone Europe/Athens

Official website www.rethymno.gr

Rethymno Municipality

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Robert Pashley (died 1859) / Public domain

Rethymno Essentials

Rethymno's historical layers span from the Late Minoan cemetery at Armeni to the 16th-century Venetian Fortezza. This selection highlights the city’s architectural evolution, featuring the 17th-century Rimondi Fountain, the Venetian Loggia, and the Ottoman-influenced Old Town. Beyond the urban center, the Monastery of Arkadi and the ancient city-state of Eleutherna offer insights into Crete's heroic history and archaeological depth. The list concludes with the city's coastal side, including the scenic promenade and the expansive Rethymnon Beach.

Rethymno Municipality — Map

Rethymno Municipality — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

10° (feels like 4°) · extremes 3°–13°
7° at night
15 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

10° (feels like 4°) · extremes 3°–13°
7° at night
13 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor

11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 5°–15°
8° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

14° (feels like 9°) · extremes 7°–18°
10° at night
6 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 11°–22°
13° at night
4 rainy days
22 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 14°–25°
17° at night
1 rainy day
27 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 18°–26°
20° at night
0 rainy days
31 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 19°–26°
20° at night
1 rainy day
30 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 16°–25°
18° at night
4 rainy days
23 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 12°–22°
15° at night
8 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 9°–19°
12° at night
11 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor

12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 6°–15°
9° at night
15 rainy days
4 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Greek
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +30

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