Island in Greece

Santorini Travel Guide

Santorini travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 84°F now🕔 5:56 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

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 86°F. Today runs from 77°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - 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 85°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. beach day 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.

Map of Santorini

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°23′35.5″N 25°27′41.4″E (36.3932, 25.4615)

Weather in Santorini right now

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84°F
Clear sky · feels like 86°F
Humidity52%
Wind9 mph NW
Gusts15 mph
UV index3.1 · Moderate
Cloud cover0%
Pressure999 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 25 mi
Air quality63 · Moderate
Sea temperature76°F
Wave height0.5 m
Sunrise6:28 AM
Sunset8:20 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 52%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:56 PM, Aug 5 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 8

☀️ 88° / 78°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 20 mph

Sunday, Aug 9

☀️ 86° / 79°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 20 mph

Quick facts about Santorini

TypeIsland
CountryGreece
ContinentEurope
Coordinates36°23′35.5″N 25°27′41.4″E (36.3932, 25.4615)
Known forwhite villages on a volcanic caldera
Local time5:56 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateSemi-arid

Things to do in Santorini

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Santorini.

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.

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December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Santorini

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Athens International AirportATH135 miAthens

Explore Santorini

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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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 52% and wind is 9 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 5:56 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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