When to go to Santorini?
Santorini's white villages line the rim of a flooded volcanic crater, terraces hanging over deep blue water. Oia takes its sunset seriously, and so does everyone who walks up for it. Down at sea level the beaches turn red and black with volcanic sand, and Akrotiri lies preserved beneath the ash, its streets and staircases still standing where they were left.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Santorini, aim for February to December.
See also: Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May?
Month-by-month weather in Santorini
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8 | 49 | 13 | 64 |
| February | 8.9 | 45 | 13 | 68 |
| March | 9.9 | 35 | 14 | 73 |
| April | 11.4 | 9 | 17 | 82 |
| May | 12.2 | 21 | 20 | 85 |
| June | 13.7 | 9 | 25 | 92 |
| July | 13.5 | 1 | 27 | 95 |
| August | 12.9 | 3 | 27 | 95 |
| September | 11.7 | 8 | 25 | 91 |
| October | 10.2 | 3 | 22 | 84 |
| November | 9.0 | 15 | 18 | 76 |
| December | 8.2 | 46 | 16 | 67 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Santorini, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is July (about 1 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 27°C). Over the year, an average of 243 mm of rain falls, and 11 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Santorini?
- Sunset at Oia
- Caldera and white villages
- Red beach and black beach
- Akrotiri archaeological site
Practical info
- Country: Greece
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