What’s the climate like in Santorini?
The current climate of Santorini features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 15°C. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Santorini in recent years was 41°C in June 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in January 2015.
On average, Santorini receives 270 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of Santorini is based on weather data from Firá. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Santorini for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Santorini?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Santorini is April through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santorini. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Santorini
The climate table of Santorini shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 67 | 56 | 25 | 11 | 5,6 | 2,2 | 0,4 | 0 | 3,5 | 13 | 30 | 56 |
| UV Index | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in January
- Precipitation: 270 mm per year, averaging 23 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in August, 0,4 mm in July and 2,2 mm in June
- Wettest months: 67 mm in January, 56 mm in February and 56 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Santorini
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Santorini, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santorini
This graph shows how much precipitation Santorini, Greece, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Santorini
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Santorini, Greece. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Santorini
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Santorini, Greece. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santorini
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Santorini, Greece, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Santorini by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santorini. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
