Best Time to Visit Santorini, Greece

When to go to Santorini

Santorini is built around its summer. July and August are when everyone wants to go, which is exactly why they are the worst times. The island delivers its best weather in May, June, and September, with half the crowds and noticeably lower hotel prices.

Seasonal overview

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Dry season

May to October

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Rainy season

November to March

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Periods to avoid

July and August (tourists and brutal heat)

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Best month: September

May, June, and September. Sunny but pre or post crowd.

12-month overview

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Best weeks to visit Santorini

✨ May 20 to 30

✨ September 10 to 20

Tips for Santorini

November to March, many hotels and restaurants close for the season.
July to August: expect Oia sunset crowds in the thousands, hotel rates at peak.
Late September often holds summer weather without summer prices. The smartest month.

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Best time to visit Santorini