What to do in Rhodes in June
What to do in Rhodes in June
Whether you’re considering a June holiday to Rhodes or you’re already booked in and want to know what to expect, we’ve got you covered.
What’s Rhodes like in June?
What’s the temperature like?
Our island heats up significantly from May to June as we move towards peak tourism season: the average temperature increases from 21 degrees celsius in May to 25 degrees in June. However, this is still three degrees lower than the average in August, our hottest month.
It’s also the start of Rhodes’ dry season, as rainfall drops from 17mm in May to zero in June. With an average of 14 hours of sun per day and a sea temperature of 22 degrees, you’re guaranteed Mediterranean bliss!
How busy is Rhodes in June?
Rhodes received around 450,000 visitors in June 2023 (the last year monthly visitors were publicly available), which was a 5% increase on June 2022. It’s not quite as busy as the peak tourism months of July and August when we normally welcome over half a million visitors.
Is June a good time to visit Rhodes?
Definitely! The combination of dry, warm weather and slightly smaller crowds than peak season mean you can enjoy the island at its best. There are also plenty of local events in June, as we’ll see.
Best things to do in Rhodes in June 2026
Events
The annual Lindos Rock festival returns on 10th-17th June 2026. Early Bird tickets are already sold out, but full-week tickets are available for £95. That gets you access to all venues, with the lineup including tribute bands for the Foo Fighters, Oasis and Thin LIzzy. Previously known as Lindos Music Week, the festival has been running for over a decade now.
It’s a good month for the arts, as the Rhodes Tango Marathon will be hosted here between the 18th-21st June 2026 too. Held at the newly-renovated Acandia Hall in Rhodes city centre, the event promises the opportunity to “dance all your heart off” with a “stellar line-up of world-class DJs”. This is the third annual edition of the Rhodes Tango Marathon, organised by the island’s tango community which was founded around 15 years ago.
And that’s not the only dance event: the Mediterranean Dance Festival will also be in town at the end of June. The pro-am festival will be held on 27th-28th June 2026 at the Rodos Palace on the north-west of the island.
Ceremonies and Traditions
On 29th June each year, locals in Lindos celebrate the Feast of St Paul the Apostle at St Paul’s Bay, a beautiful cove named in his honour. At the tiny chapel overlooking the beach, Rhodians will commemorate the Apostle’s landing at Lindos in 51AD with religious ceremonies.
Activities
The summer months are the best time to visit Rhodes’ Valley of the Butterflies and see the thousands of stunning Jersey Tiger moths that reside there from late June to September. The Valley of the Butterflies is located around 25km south-west of Rhodes Town; here’s how to drive there from the capital.
Visiting in June rather than the July and August peak months also means crowds at the island’s main tourist attractions will be a bit smaller. It’s always worth a road trip to Lindos to take in its winding cobbled streets, as well as climbing the steps to its Acropolis. In Rhodes Town, check out the Palace of the Grandmaster and St George’s Bastion.
And of course, hit the beach! Our island is blessed with beautiful beaches on each coast, and we’ve produced a guide to the best beaches in each part of Rhodes with easy parking.
Getting around Rhodes
Naturally, the way to make the most of your time in Rhodes is to see as much of the island as possible - and hiring a car is the best way to do that. If you’ve got questions about driving in Rhodes, check out our FAQ guide.
Don’t sweat on public transport or rack up taxi fares - travel in comfort and at your own convenience. AutoRhodes is a local family-run car rental company providing affordable car hire with no deposit and pickup points across the island, including at Rhodes airport.
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