What to expect in Santorini in September
September is one of the best times to visit Santorini. Expect 27° / 20°, the biggest crowds of the year and prices close to the yearly average.
Santorini weather in September
Typical conditions in Santorini during September, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 27°C 81°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20°C 68°F |
| Rainfall | Dry 5/100 |
| Sea temperature | 24°C 75°F |
| Daylight | 12 h 26 min |
| How it feels | Warm and comfortable |
Average highs sit around 27°C with lows near 20°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for Santorini — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Light layers for 27°C days and something with sleeves for evenings, which cool to around 20°C. Rain gear is largely optional this month, which keeps your bag light.
What it costs
Costs in September sit around the yearly average for Santorini — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 35% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Ifestia Festival while you’re there.
- Ifestia Festival — Fireworks over the caldera re-enact the island's volcanic eruption.
Santorini in September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 29° / 22° | High | $$$ | 43 |
| August | 29° / 23° | High | $$$ | 39 |
| September · This month | 27° / 20° | High | $$ | 59 |
| October | 23° / 16° | Moderate | $ | 73 |
| November | 19° / 13° | Low | $ | 78 |
These months score higher for Santorini on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in September
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in September.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
