Weather
Average highs sit around 23°C with lows near 16°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
Prices run low season this month: some of the best deals of the year.
Events & what’s on
No major festivals fall in October, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
The verdict
October is one of the best times to visit Santorini. Expect 23° / 16°, manageable crowds at the big attractions and some of the best deals of the year.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026
