Best Time to Visit Santorini
Best time: Jun, Jul, Aug, May.
Aug is warmest (26.2°C high); Jan is rainiest (61 mm).
Santorini weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.1 | 10.3 | 61 | 8.1 |
| Feb | 13.2 | 10.3 | 58 | 9.4 |
| Mar | 14.6 | 11.5 | 39 | 10.4 |
| Apr | 16.9 | 13.4 | 16 | 11.9 |
| May | 20.2 | 16.7 | 10 | 12.8 |
| Jun | 24 | 20.5 | 1 | 13.8 |
| Jul | 25.9 | 22.7 | 0 | 13.5 |
| Aug | 26.2 | 23.2 | 0 | 12.9 |
| Sep | 24.3 | 21.2 | 5 | 11.8 |
| Oct | 21.1 | 18.2 | 24 | 10 |
| Nov | 17.7 | 14.7 | 35 | 9 |
| Dec | 14.5 | 11.8 | 54 | 7.7 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JunJulAugMay
Beaches: JunJulAugSep
Hiking: MayJunAprOct
Sightseeing: JunJulAugMay
Santorini quick facts
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Greek
- Plug / voltage
- C & F · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +30
What to pack
Mild year-round — pack layers and a light jacket.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santorini?
Jun, Jul, Aug, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Jan, about 61 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 26.2°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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