Best Time to Visit Santorini
Best time to visit Santorini: May, June, July, August, September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Santorini
Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Santorini month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 56° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 60° | 55° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 63° | 56° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 68° | 60° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 74° | 64° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 84° | 73° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 87° | 76° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 86° | 77° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 82° | 74° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 75° | 68° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 69° | 63° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 63° | 57° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Santorini compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Santorini.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini | 0 mi | 68°F | about the same | 11 in |
| Mykonos | 73 mi | 67°F | 33°F cooler | 16 in |
| Crete | 88 mi | 51°F | 50°F cooler | 36 in |
| Balos Lagoon | 119 mi | 67°F | 33°F cooler | 24 in |
| Elafonissi Beach | 133 mi | 69°F | about the same | 25 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Santorini is an island in Greece. Santorini is an island known for white villages on a volcanic caldera.
Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Santorini with clear sky. It feels like 91°F. Today runs from 77°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Santorini is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 55°F.
The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 135 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mykonos, Crete, Balos Lagoon and Elafonissi Beach.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Santorini today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Santorini right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:55 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
☀️ 87° / 77°
Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 11 mph
☀️ 88° / 78°
Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 12 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Santorini?
Santorini is an island in Greece. Its coordinates are 36.3932, 25.4615. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Santorini right now?
It is currently 84°F (29°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 61% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Santorini?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Santorini, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Santorini in?
Santorini observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 7:55 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Santorini?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 135 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Santorini?
Popular options include Mykonos, Crete, Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Acropolis, Athens and Acropolis of Athens.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 7:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
