When is the best time to go to Santorini
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santorini, Greece. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Santorini
Santorini weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Santorini are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 114mm | 4.6hrs | 10.9hrs | 16°C |
Santorini's weather in January is typically mild and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santorini for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Santorini and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Santorini with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Santorini weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 81mm | 5.3hrs | 11.8hrs | 16°C |
February in Santorini is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santorini for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Santorini and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santorini with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Santorini weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 66mm | 6.9hrs | 12.8hrs | 16°C |
The weather in March in Santorini is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santorini.
March is in the spring in Santorini and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santorini with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 28mm | 8.8hrs | 14hrs | 16°C |
Santorini's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santorini, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Santorini and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santorini with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 14mm | 11hrs | 15hrs | 19°C |
May is a dry month in Santorini and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santorini, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Santorini and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santorini with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 4mm | 13.5hrs | 10.9hrs | 22°C |
Santorini's weather in June is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santorini, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Santorini and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santorini with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 1mm | 14.2hrs | 11.8hrs | 24°C |
July in Santorini is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santorini, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Santorini and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santorini with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 1mm | 13.3hrs | 12.8hrs | 25°C |
The weather in August in Santorini is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santorini, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Santorini and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santorini with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 14mm | 11.1hrs | 14hrs | 24°C |
Santorini's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santorini, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Santorini and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santorini with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Santorini weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 61mm | 7.8hrs | 15hrs | 22°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Santorini and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santorini.
October is in the fall / autumn in Santorini and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santorini with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Santorini weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 69mm | 5.9hrs | 10.9hrs | 20°C |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Santorini during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santorini.
November is in the fall / autumn in Santorini and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santorini with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Santorini weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 103mm | 4.8hrs | 11.8hrs | 18°C |
December in Santorini is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santorini for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Santorini and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santorini with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Santorini weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 14.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 13.9°C 57°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 114mm 4.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 24.6°C 76.3°F |
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