Santorini
White villages balanced on the rim of a collapsed volcano, a caldera view that everyone has seen a photo of, and a sunset the whole town turns up for every single evening.
The best time to visit Santorini is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 09:55 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
May · high 23°C · rain 11mm · 14.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Santorini Island, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C59°F | 49mm1.9in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| February | 15°C59°F | 57mm2.2in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| March | 16°C61°F | 53mm2.1in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 19°C66°F | 17mm0.7in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| May | 23°C73°F | 11mm0.4in | 14.1h14.1h | in the recommended window |
| June | 27°C81°F | 6mm0.2in | 14.6h14.6h | in the recommended window |
| July | 30°C85°F | 1mm0.0in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
| August | 30°C85°F | 2mm0.1in | 13.5h13.5h | in the recommended window |
| September | 27°C81°F | 5mm0.2in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 24°C75°F | 10mm0.4in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 21°C69°F | 24mm0.9in | 10.2h10.2h | |
| December | 17°C63°F | 54mm2.1in | 9.7h9.7h |
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When is the best time to visit Santorini?
The best time to visit Santorini is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F).
How warm does Santorini get?
Typical daytime highs in Santorini are Mar–May 19°C (67°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 24°C (75°F), Dec–Feb 16°C (60°F).
Is Santorini expensive?
On the ground, Santorini is steep.
What sort of trip is Santorini good for?
Santorini is good for beach and sun holidays, bucket-list trips, relaxing holidays, food and drink.
How rainy is Santorini?
The wettest month in Santorini is February at 57mm (2.2in), the driest July at 1mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 24mm (0.9in).
What plug do I need for Santorini?
Santorini uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
