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Averages for Rhodes in April

April is the begininng of summer and tourist season in Rhodes.

Temperatures start to climb and the days start to get sunnier.

The chances of rain in April are still high, but you can also get lot of sunny days as well.

The average monthly amount of precipitation is around 24 mm. Throughout the month you can expect to see rain falling on 3 days of the month.

In April, daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 21°C (about 70°F). At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 13°C, that's 55°F.

April also experiences an increased amount of sunshine compared to the preceding months, with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Sunbathing weather starts from April on, so make sure you have a decent sun cream to protect you from the sun's strong rays and head to the beach!

With the average temperature of the sea at at of 16°C (61°F) you may well still find it to be a bit too chilly to go for a swim during this month, unless you're being particularly brave or hardy!

The chance of wet weather in April is much less than experienced in the preceding months, with an average rainfall of 24 mm over 3 days expected throughout the month.

Humidity at this time of year drops compared to March, at 70%.

All the major hotels and restaurants start opening from this month, so you can  get the royal treatment of being the first customers of the season.

Rhodes is filled with historic sites and ancient ruins, which can be most enjoyed in the pleasant weather conditions of April.

In the month of April you can enjoy Rodos Life and Traditions Festival, this festival includes 2 hour performances in the National Theatre everyday throughout the month. During this festival you can enjoy local wedding customs, comedy sketches and live popular music.

On the 23rd of April you can enjoy the celebrations of St George's day. The celebrations of the day include feasts dedicated to St George and is celebrated in the village of Kritinia.