The climate of Santorini

The current climate in Santorini features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Santorini, Greece.

Temperature records

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.

Rainfall amount

On average, Santorini receives 270 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The climate in Santorini is based on weather data from Firá. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Santorini to get the 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 nice 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.

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Climate Table of Santorini

The climate table of Santorini shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Santorini, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Santorini

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Yearly Temperature in Santorini

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Santorini, Greece. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Santorini

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Santorini

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Santorini

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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.