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Santorini

Greece

Best timeMay–Oct

Set inGreece

In season~79°F high

Climate54–77°F

CurrencyEUR

LanguageGreek

TimezoneUTC+02:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

On the map

Map showing the location of Santorini

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Sep. Go in May, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 94%

WarmestAug · 77°F

WettestJan

Best windowMay–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Santorini: the caldera islands seen from the air under a glowing sunset sky

Santorini, officially Thira or Thera, is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago formed by the Santorini caldera. It is the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 mi2) and a 2021 census population of 15,480.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Oct, the 6 months that line up best.

Santorini: donkeys climbing the zigzag Karavolades steps above the deep blue sea

Santorini: white villages strung along the caldera ridge above farmland

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Santorini?

The best time to visit Santorini is May–October, in Greece.

Where is Santorini?

Santorini is in Greece.

What is Santorini known for?

Santorini, officially Thira or Thera, is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago formed by the Santorini caldera. It is the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 mi2) and a 2021 census population of 15,480.

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