Month guide · Santorini · Greece
Santorini in July
What July is really like in Santorini: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hartmut Inerle, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. Peak season, with strong meltemi winds that cool the air but can cancel boat trips and make ferries rough.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Santorini: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (27°C (81°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:36
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and windy, with every beach and boat running; caldera villages and sunsets are very crowded and prices peak.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Santorini, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Akrotiri
Red Beach
Follow the signs and any closures; the viewpoint above gives the best photographs anyway.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Photo spot
- Nature
- Free
Neighbourhood · Megalochori
Megalochori
A traditional inland village of whitewashed churches, bell towers spanning the lanes and old canavas (wine cellars), with a small square of tavernas.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
- Food
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Viewpoint · Oia
Oia village and sunset
Arrive an hour before sunset for a spot by the castle, or watch from a windmill viewpoint further along the cliff; leaving afterwards takes time, so plan your bus or taxi.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Free
Nature · Imerovigli
Fira to Oia caldera hike
The path along the caldera rim from Fira to Oia is about 10 km, passing through Firostefani and Imerovigli before turning into a rough trail with climbs over the headlands.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Free
- Photo spot
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Santorini.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 22°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Santorini?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Santorini in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Santorini?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak season, with strong meltemi winds that cool the air but can cancel boat trips and make ferries rough.
+How warm is Santorini in July?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Santorini in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.