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Climate & Weather in Santorini

Temperature
9–28°C

Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: holiday-weather.com, greeka.com

Good to Know

  • Best for beach/outdoor activities: May through September with warmest, driest conditions from June–August (though very crowded July–August)
  • Ideal for fewer crowds: May, June, and September offer warm weather with lower tourist numbers
  • Winter (Dec–Feb) is coolest and wettest but still features many sunny days; excellent for exploring cultural sites and experiencing local life
  • Meltemi north winds blow frequently May–September, cooling the air but occasionally making sea conditions rough
  • Sea temperature suitable for swimming: July–September, warmest in August at ~24–25°C (75–77°F)

Snowfall

Occurrence
Rare but possible
Notes
Occasional snow at sea level in February; documented in February 2004 and February 2008

Off Season

Characteristics
Lowest temperatures, frequent rain, windy conditions, minimal crowds

Months

  • November
  • December
  • January
  • February

Best Months

Description
Warm, sunny weather with minimal rainfall; shoulder seasons with fewer crowds

Primary

  • May
  • June
  • September

Peak Season

Characteristics
Hottest temperatures (29–30°C (86°F)), driest conditions, peak tourist season

Months

  • July
  • August

Worst Months

Description
Coolest temperatures, highest rainfall, shortest daylight hours

Primary

  • November
  • December
  • January
  • February

Seasonal Notes

Meltemi Wind
Northern wind from May onward; can make air feel cooler and sea rough, but provides relief from extreme heat

Rainfall Overview

Peak Month
January
Summer Rainfall Mm
near 0
Peak Month Rainfall Mm
114

Driest Months

  • June
  • July
  • August

Wettest Months

  • December
  • January

Temperature Overview

Coldest Month

Month
January
Average Low Celsius
9
Average High Celsius
14
Average Low Fahrenheit
48
Average High Fahrenheit
57

Warmest Month

Month
August
Average Low Celsius
22
Average High Celsius
28
Average Low Fahrenheit
72
Average High Fahrenheit
82
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026

These are the sources cited in this climate & weather research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.

  1. 1.holiday-weather.com
  2. 2.greeka.com
  3. 3.en.climate-data.org
  4. 4.climatestotravel.com
  5. 5.santorini-view.com
  6. 6.weather-atlas.com
  7. 7.weather-and-climate.com
  8. 8.santorinisecrets.com

Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.