Santorini month by month

The best time to visit Santorini

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Santorini is October · May · September: 23° avg. high, some of the best deals of the year. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	14° / 9°	Low	$	Avoid
February	14° / 9°	Low	$	Avoid
March	16° / 10°	Low	$	Quiet
April	19° / 12°	Moderate	$	Great
May	23° / 15°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
June	27° / 19°	High	$$$	Great
July	29° / 22°	High	$$$	Great
August	29° / 23°	High	$$$	Great
September	27° / 20°	High	$$	Ideal
October	23° / 16°	Moderate	$	Ideal
November	19° / 13°	Low	$	Quiet
December	15° / 10°	Low	$	Avoid

Best months October May September April

Months to avoid January February December

The year in Santorini

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Santorini.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 19°C · Warm and sunny before peak surge

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Great

Jun–Aug · highs around 28°C · Hot and dry, crowds climbing fast

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 23°C · Still warm, crowds ease after August

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Avoid

Dec–Feb · highs around 14°C · Cold and wet, most of island shut

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

September ·May

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

March ·November

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

March ·November

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

April ·July ·September

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: EUR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 9° – 29°
Strongest months: October, May, September
Good for: islands · romance · food · beach

Events in Santorini

Apr Orthodox Easter — Candlelit midnight processions and fireworks over the caldera.
Jul Santorini Wine Festival — Local vintners pour assyrtiko in an open-air tasting near Kamari.
Sep Ifestia Festival — Fireworks over the caldera re-enact the island's volcanic eruption.

Every month in Santorini

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Santorini in January 14° · $ Avoid Santorini in February 14° · $ Avoid Santorini in March 16° · $ Quiet Santorini in April 19° · $ Great Santorini in May 23° · $$ Ideal Santorini in June 27° · $$$ Great Santorini in July 29° · $$$ Great Santorini in August 29° · $$$ Great Santorini in September 27° · $$ Ideal Santorini in October 23° · $ Ideal Santorini in November 19° · $ Quiet Santorini in December 15° · $ Avoid

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Santorini?

What is the cheapest time to visit Santorini?

March — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 80%.

When should you avoid Santorini?

January, February, December.

What is the weather like in Santorini?

Average highs sit around 29°C with lows near 9°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Santorini