Updated 3 Nov 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is September 2027 a good month to visit Rhodes?
Busy — the typical September day in Rhodes is busier than 72% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in September, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Rhodes's own year — not a headcount.
September 2027 is peak-season Rhodes: hot and dry, around 30°C / 87°F, and Busy or Packed on all 30 days — 24 of them Busy, the other 6 Packed.
No — not if you want Rhodes to yourself. Every one of September's 30 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Busy. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 30 °C by day, with rain on about 1 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Cruise ships call on 18 of the 30 days, 5 at once on Wednesday 22 September. Early September is the month's quietest stretch in Rhodes — the typical day at 68%, against 74% in mid September. For similar weather with fewer people, come in October or May. The crush is at the Street of the Knights and the near gates; the quiet is at the old town's back lanes.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Rhodes, September ranks 4th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Wed 22 Sep, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Tue 14 Sep at 65%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 30°C by day.
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How busy is Rhodes in September?
The busiest days are the 8th, 15th, 21st and 22nd, and 26 more.
Ships call on 18 of 30 days, a typical call day carrying at least 2,728 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 65% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 12 hours.
Either side of it, October is far calmer.
The lightest days are the 14th, 18th and 19th. Still busy — but the easiest of the month — 6 days share that level, so there is room to choose.
Wed 01 Sep Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–18:00
Record Rhodes on Wed 1 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 02 Sep Busy busier than 66% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Rhodes on Thu 2 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 03 Sep Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
Record Rhodes on Fri 3 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,170 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 04 Sep Busy busier than 66% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Rhodes on Sat 4 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 05 Sep Busy busier than 66% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Rhodes on Sun 5 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 06 Sep Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Sun — guest capacity 1,936 08:00–16:00
Record Rhodes on Mon 6 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,196 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 07 Sep Busy busier than 66% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Rhodes on Tue 7 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 08 Sep Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–18:00
- Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 07:00–18:00
Record Rhodes on Wed 8 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,812 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Tue 7 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 09 Sep Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 07:00–18:00
Record Rhodes on Thu 9 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 728 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 10 Sep Busy busier than 66% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Le Laperouse — guest capacity 184 06:00–17:00
Record Rhodes on Fri 10 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 184 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–17:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 11 Sep Busy busier than 66% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Rhodes on Sat 11 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 12 Sep Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
Record Rhodes on Sun 12 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,100 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 13 Sep Busy busier than 72% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
Record Rhodes on Mon 13 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 14 Sep Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓1
- Star Flyer — guest capacity 170
Record Rhodes on Tue 14 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 170 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 15 Sep Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓3
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–18:00
- Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 07:00–18:00
Record Rhodes on Wed 15 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,072 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 14 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 16 Sep Busy busier than 75% of days here · ⚓1
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
Record Rhodes on Thu 16 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,170 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 17 Sep Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓1
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 08:00–18:00
Record Rhodes on Fri 17 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,660 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 16 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 18 Sep Busy busier than 65% of days here
Record Rhodes on Sat 18 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 1 Oct (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 19 Sep Busy busier than 65% of days here
Record Rhodes on Sun 19 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 1 Oct (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 20 Sep Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 08:00–17:00
Record Rhodes on Mon 20 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,184 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: Germany public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 19 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 21 Sep Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓2
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Record Rhodes on Tue 21 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,188 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sun 19 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 22 Sep Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓5
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–18:00
- Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 07:00–18:00
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 09:00–20:00
- Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 11:00–20:00
Record Rhodes on Wed 22 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,438 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 23 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 23 Sep Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓3
- Celebrity Eclipse — guest capacity 2,850 08:00–18:00
- Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448 08:00–21:00
- SeaDream II — guest capacity 112
Record Rhodes on Thu 23 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,410 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 1 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 24 Sep Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓1
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–19:00
Record Rhodes on Fri 24 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 728 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 1 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 25 Sep Busy busier than 65% of days here
Record Rhodes on Sat 25 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 1 Oct (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 26 Sep Busy busier than 65% of days here
Record Rhodes on Sun 26 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 1 Oct (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 27 Sep Busy busier than 72% of days here · ⚓1
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
Record Rhodes on Mon 27 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 1 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 28 Sep Busy busier than 65% of days here
Record Rhodes on Tue 28 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 1 Oct (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 29 Sep Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓2
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–18:00
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Record Rhodes on Wed 29 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,728 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 1 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 30 Sep Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓1
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–19:00
Record Rhodes on Thu 30 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 728 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 1 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/rhodes/#d-2027-09-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 3 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of September is quietest in Rhodes?
Early September is the month's quietest stretch in Rhodes — the typical day at 68%, against 74% in mid September.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
September weather in Rhodes
Real heat — around 30°C / 87°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on only about 1 days.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Rhodes in September
Based on: Greece's public holidays · school vacations across Germany, the Netherlands and Poland · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
