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Best time to visit
May, June and September to early October bring warm, sunny weather and sea temperatures good for swimming, with fewer visitors than midsummer. July and August are the busiest and most expensive months. From November to March many hotels, restaurants and boat trips close for the season, and ferry schedules thin out.
How many days you need
Two to three nights is enough to see Fira and Oia, take a caldera boat trip, visit the Akrotiri archaeological site and spend time on the volcanic beaches. The island pairs well with a few days on a neighboring Cycladic island such as Naxos or Paros.
Getting around
Local buses run from the main hub in Fira to most villages and beaches, but they get crowded in summer. Renting a car, scooter or ATV gives more freedom, though roads are narrow and parking in the villages is tight. The hike along the caldera rim from Fira to Oia is a rewarding way to see the cliffs, best started early to avoid the heat.
What to skip
Oia at sunset is famously crowded, with packed lanes and viewpoints. Watching the sunset from a quieter spot such as Imerovigli, a boat, or the lighthouse at Akrotiri avoids the crush. Be aware of cruise ship schedules: when several ships are in port, Fira and Oia become very busy in the middle of the day.
Where to stay in Santorini
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Best time to visit Santorini
The most comfortable months in Santorini are June to September, with average daytime highs of 79 to 83°F and 0 to 1 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 83°F, and January the coolest at 56°F. January sees the most rain, around 10 days, while July is the driest with about 0.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Santorini: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Santorini?
- The most comfortable stretch is June to September, when average highs run 79 to 83°F with 0 to 1 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 83°F on average, and January the coolest at 56°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Santorini?
- January, with roughly 10 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Santorini?
- July averages 83°F by day and 73°F at night, and January averages 56°F and 50°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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