Santorini Weather Forecast
Santorini weather: 84°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Santorini is a city in Greece. Santorini is known for Caldera villages and sunsets. It has a population of about 15.500.
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 Santorini, Mykonos, Crete and Balos Lagoon.
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.
Weather in Santorini right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:18 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Santorini
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 77° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 75° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 76° | 0% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 78° | 0% | 20 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 79° | 0% | 20 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 81° / 75° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 75° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 75° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 76° | 0% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 76° | 0% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 81° / 75° | 0% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 75° | 0% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 76° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 76° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 76° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 74° | 3% | 28 mph | 7 |
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° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 86° | 77° | 0,1 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).
Weather map for Santorini
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Air quality and pollen in Santorini
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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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Frequently asked questions
Where is Santorini?
Santorini is a city 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 10:18 PM.
How many people live in Santorini?
Santorini has a population of approximately 15.500.
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 Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach and Acropolis, Athens.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 5, 2026 at 10:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
