What to expect in Santorini in April
April is a strong choice for Santorini: 19° / 12°, with manageable crowds at the big attractions and some of the best deals of the year.
Santorini weather in April
Typical conditions in Santorini during April, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 19°C 66°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C 54°F |
| Rainfall | Dry 15/100 |
| Sea temperature | 17°C 62°F |
| Daylight | 13 h 7 min |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 19°C with lows near 12°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Santorini — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 19°C by day and about 12°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month. Rain gear is largely optional this month, which keeps your bag light.
What it costs
This is one of the cheaper months to visit Santorini. Flights and accommodation sit near their yearly floor, and you can usually book late without being punished for it. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 60% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- People who would rather have space than perfect conditions
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Orthodox Easter while you’re there.
- Orthodox Easter — Candlelit midnight processions and fireworks over the caldera.
Santorini in April compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 14° / 9° | Low | $ | 76 |
| March | 16° / 10° | Low | $ | 76 |
| April · This month | 19° / 12° | Moderate | $ | 68 |
| May | 23° / 15° | Moderate | $$ | 66 |
| June | 27° / 19° | High | $$$ | 53 |
These months score higher for Santorini on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in April
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in April.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
