Best Time to Visit Santorini
The best time to visit Santorini is April to June, September to October.
Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.
The year at a glance
Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.
Averages 17°C (62°F) with 15 mm of rain over the month.
5 of 12 months are a best time to visit.
Quick answer
Visit Santorini in April to June, September to October for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $122, and daily spend is $45–$150 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →
- Best time: the months named above
- Good: either side of the best months
- Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals
Month-by-month guide
January
Off-peakCool, some rain. Averages 13°C (55°F) with 56 mm of rain over the month.
February
Off-peakCool, some rain. Averages 13°C (56°F) with 50 mm of rain over the month.
March
GoodMild, some rain. Averages 14°C (58°F) with 51 mm of rain over the month.
April
Best timeMild, dry. Averages 17°C (62°F) with 15 mm of rain over the month.
May
Best timeWarm, dry. Averages 20°C (68°F) with 9 mm of rain over the month.
June
Best timeWarm, dry. Averages 24°C (75°F) with 6 mm of rain over the month.
July
GoodHot, dry. Averages 26°C (79°F) with 1 mm of rain over the month.
August
GoodHot, dry. Averages 26°C (80°F) with 2 mm of rain over the month.
September
Best timeWarm, dry. Averages 24°C (76°F) with 7 mm of rain over the month.
October
Best timeWarm, dry. Averages 21°C (69°F) with 14 mm of rain over the month.
November
GoodMild, dry. Averages 18°C (64°F) with 25 mm of rain over the month.
December
Off-peakMild, some rain. Averages 15°C (58°F) with 48 mm of rain over the month.
What the weather actually does in Santorini
Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.
Santorini is warmest in August (26°C / 80°F) and coolest in January (13°C / 55°F). January is the wettest month at 56 mm of rain, and July the driest at 1 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
| Month | Avg temp | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C 55°F | 56 mm | |
| Feb | 13°C 56°F | 50 mm | |
| Mar | 14°C 58°F | 51 mm | |
| Apr | 17°C 62°F | 15 mm | |
| May | 20°C 68°F | 9 mm | |
| Jun | 24°C 75°F | 6 mm | |
| Jul | 26°C 79°F | 1 mm | |
| Aug | 26°C 80°F | 2 mm | |
| Sep | 24°C 76°F | 7 mm | |
| Oct | 21°C 69°F | 14 mm | |
| Nov | 18°C 64°F | 25 mm | |
| Dec | 15°C 58°F | 48 mm |
Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).
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