What is the best month to visit Santorini?

Based on historical climate data, the best months to visit Santorini are July, August, and June, with highs around 85°F, only 0 rain days, 13.1 hours of daily sunshine.

What is the weather like in Santorini in summer?

Santorini in summer (June–August) has average highs of 83°F, about 1 rain days per month, 65% humidity.

When is the rainy season in Santorini?

The wettest months in Santorini are January, with up to 11 rain days. The driest month is July with 0 rain days.

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Excellent Match

✨May is an excellent time to visit Santorini — expect pleasantly warm days around 73°F (lows near 64°F), very little rain, abundant sunshine.

May Climate

73°HIGH

64°LOW

12.4hSUN/DAY

3dRAIN

68%HUMIDITY

66°WATER

Santorini

Matched: May

Why This Matches

Based on your May search preferences

Temperature88/100

Avg highs of 73°F

Rainfall97/100

3 rain days expected

Sunshine100/100

12.4 hours of sunshine per day

Humidity100/100

68% average humidity

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Best Time to Visit Santorini

The best time to visit Santorini is January–May and October–December, with highs around 59°F, moderate rainfall, 9+ hours of daily sunshine.

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What to Pack

Based on May conditions in Santorini

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Light layers — t-shirts with a light jacket for evenings

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High SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat — strong sun expected

May in Santorini

Flight prices unavailable for this route

Nightly hotel rates

Budget

$55–$99

Mid-Range

$165–$308

Luxury

$440–$990

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About Santorini

Iconic white-washed buildings cascading down volcanic cliffs above the Aegean Sea. Santorini is one of the most photographed places on Earth, with world-class sunsets, local wine, and dramatic black-sand beaches.

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