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Rethymno, Greece
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Rethymno is a mid-size city in Crete, Greece with a population of 32,468. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rethymno
Rethymno is a city in Greece on the island of Crete. It is the capital of Rethymno regional unit, and has a population of more than 35,000 inhabitants. It is believed to have been built on the site of the earlier city of Rhithymna.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 32,468 |
| Population Density | 212 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3656°, 24.4823° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Crete |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.4 inches (619 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,060 |
About Rethymno
Rethymno is a mid-size city in Greece (Crete) with a population of 32,468. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Rethymno vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,060 |
| 72% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,883 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Rethymno
Rethymno has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.9°C), the coldest is Feb (13.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 492 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 153.5 sq mi (397.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3656°N, 24.4823°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| -1610 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | 90.0 m | - | 142 km |
| 1650 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Explosion | 30.0 m | 120 | 142 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 134 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 118 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 113 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 142 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 141 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | - | - | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 142 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in |
Rethymno has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Rethymno
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Crete | University | - | , |
| ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΜΕΣΟΓΕΙΑΚΟ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ, ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ | University | - | Visit → |
| ΙΕΚ ΑΠΟΚΟΡΩΝΟΥ | College | - | , |
Schools in Rethymno
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ΣΔΕ Ρεθύμνου | - | - | - | - |
| 7ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| Σχολικό Συγκρότημα π. Ορφανοτροφείου | - | - | - | - |
| Σχολικές εγκαταστάσεις παλαιού πανεπιστημίου | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο ΓΥΜΝΑΣΙΟ ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟΥ | - | - | - | - |
| 9ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ρεθύμνου | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ρεθύμνου | - | - | - | - |
| Σχολικό Συγκρότημα Π. Πρεβελάκη | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο & Πειραματικό Λύκειο Ρεθύμνου | - | - | - | - |
| 3rd School of Rethymno | - | - | - | - |
| ONEIROXORA | - | - | - | - |
| Εσπερινό ΓΕΛ Ρεθύμνου | - | - | - | - |
| Εσπερινό ΕΠΑΛ Ρεθύμνου | - | - | - | - |
| ΕΕΕΕΚ Ρεθύμνου | - | - | - | - |
| 4ο Γυμνάσιο Ρεθύμνου | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Ενιαίο Σχολείο Ρεθύμνου | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο ΓΕΛ Ρεθύμνου | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Γυμνάσιο Ρεθύμνου | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο ΣΕΚ ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟΥ | - | - | - | - |
| 1 ΕΠΑΛ ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟΥ | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rethymno
46 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Μουσικό Κανάλι Ρεθύμνου 101.3 | greek folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Uncut GR | - | MP3 | |
| Κρητικόραμα 93.8 | greek traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zarpa Χανιά | greek, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Gavdos 88.8 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Erotokritos 87.9 fm | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Αντέννα Δυτικής Κρήτης 97.1 | news, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Κραχ | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gavdos 88.8FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παλαιόχωρα 89.3 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Koinoniko Radiofono Xaniwn | jazz, politics | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Κρήτη 98.9 | greek traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δρόμος 105.4 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μαρτυρία 95.5 | orthodox christian, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ράδιο Μαρτυρία 95.5 | byzantine, ecclesia | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ασύρματος 1134 | greek folk | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Δίκτυο 91.5 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Αντέννα Δυτικής Κρήτης | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 97.4 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Φάρος 91.8 | greek, traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laiko 107 | greek folk music | MP3 | |
| EROTOKRITOS | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mires 97,1 | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μεγαλόνησος 89.8 | greek, traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Άστρο 96.4 | folk, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Ραδιοκύματα 102.6 | folk, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studio Ρέθυμνο 980 | folk, greek | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Παραπολιτικά Ρεθύμνου 102.4 | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ένταση 93.5 | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| rebetiko sealabs | - | MP3 40 kbps | |
| Adelin 107.3 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ριζίτες 92.4 | greek traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δίκτυο FM 91.5 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Venus 91 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chania Rock FM 96.8 | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amore 87.5 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fresh 105 | mainstream, pop music | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Sfakia | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Team 102 | news talk, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| D-Code 96,2 | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Original 94.4 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mix FM GR | greek folk | MP3 | |
| D-code 96.2 | electronica, house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO MIRES 97.1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.4 Fm Radio | various | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chania 99.6 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Rethymno
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archeological museum of Rethymno | ||||
| Church Museum | ||||
| Folk Museum of Spili | ||||
| Historical folk-art museum of Rethymno | ||||
| Höney museum | ||||
| House of Stone Creations | ||||
| Military Museum Chromonastiri | ||||
| Museum Monastery Foinikias | ||||
| Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Museum of the Preveli Monastery | ||||
| Oriseum Papa Michalis Georgoulakis | ||||
| Paleontological Museum of Rethymno | ||||
| Prinaris Mill | ||||
| Roustika Manor | ||||
| Stone Museum | ||||
| The Cretan Runner Museum | ||||
| The Museum of ancient Eleutherna | ||||
| μουσείο εθνογραφικό | ||||
| Μουσείο Φορτέτζας | ||||
| σχολείο μουσείο |
Libraries in Rethymno
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Of University of Crete | 0.0 | |||||
| δημόσια κεντρική βιβλιοθήκη Ρεθύμνου | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rethymno
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Market | |||||
| Skaleta Market |
Hotels in Rethymno
77 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rethymno
36 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rethymno
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rethymno
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Rethymno
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rethymno
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rethymno
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rethymno
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rethymno
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rethymno
16 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rethymno
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rethymno
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rethymno
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chania International Airport | CHQ | Large Airport |
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | HER | Large Airport |
| Maleme Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Tympaki Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rethymno
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| SPEEDEX - ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ | |
| ΕΛΤΑ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rethymno
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ag. Ekaterini | |
| Chapel Of St. Spyridon | |
| Lady of Angels | |
| metropolitan church of Megali Panagia | |
| St. Antonius | |
| The Church of Ayios Theodoros | |
| Αγ. Γεώργιος | |
| Αγ. Νικόλαος | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης | |
| Άγιος Τίτος | |
| Τεσσάρων Μαρτύρων |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
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What is the population of Rethymno?
Rethymno has a population of 32,468 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 153.5 square miles.
Is Rethymno expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,060, 72% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Rethymno?
Rethymno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.
How is the job market in Rethymno?
There are 1,883 business establishments in the area.