Santorini Weather

Santorini Climate in: best time to visit, weather by month, temperature

The island of Santorini enjoys the typical temperate Mediterranean climate, with hot, sunny and dry summers and mild and short winters. During the summer months average temperatures reach 34° in July, while in winter they do not fall below 9° in January. The months with the most precipitation are January and February, while in months like October and March the weather remains relatively warm.

The summer season opens quite early and already by the end of April many tourists come to the island of Santorini and, thanks to very favorable weather conditions, they can already swim in the sea. The good weather affects the island of Thira for many months making it ideal for a visit in all periods of the year even if the most popular months are those ranging from June to September inclusive.

In the evening a fresh breeze caresses the island giving coolness, especially in summer, after a long day of sun. Rains are almost totally absent on the island of Santorini except for rare exceptions, 3 centimeters per month, from November to February.