Season guide · Santorini · Greece
Santorini in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm sea, grape harvest and gradually falling prices; closures begin from late October. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 11 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 13°C (55°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 1 | 12.4 h | 5/5 |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 4 | 11.2 h | 4/5 |
| November | 19°C (66°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 6 | 10.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 21°C (70°F), and 11 of the year's roughly 52 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Ohi Day parades — national holiday (28 October)
Make the most of the weather
Historic site · Kamari
Ancient Thera
The ruins of a city founded in the first millennium BC on the ridge of Mesa Vouno, about 360 metres above Kamari and Perissa.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Active
- Off the beaten path
Island · Nea Kameni
Volcano and hot springs boat trip
Wear old swimwear for the hot springs; the reddish water can stain fabric.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Oia
Amoudi Bay
Below Oia, about 300 steps or a short drive down, this tiny harbour has fish tavernas on the water's edge and red cliffs above.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Free
Neighbourhood · Pyrgos
Pyrgos village
Visit late in the afternoon, then continue to a nearby winery for sunset.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Architecture
Experience · Pyrgos
Caldera winery tasting
Several wineries pour Assyrtiko, Nykteri and sweet Vinsanto on terraces above the caldera, including the cooperative Santo Wines near Pyrgos and the Venetsanos winery above Athinios port.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Couples
- Views
Day trips in autumn
- Heraklion and Knossos, Crete (About 2 hours each way by high-speed ferry) — The Minoan palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum show the civilisation that traded with Bronze Age Akrotiri.
- Mykonos (About 2–2.5 hours each way by high-speed ferry) — Mykonos Town's Little Venice, windmills and maze of lanes make a lively contrast to Santorini.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Santorini?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm sea, grape harvest and gradually falling prices; closures begin from late October.
+What is the weather like in Santorini in autumn?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.