Month guide · Santorini · Greece
Santorini in October
What October is really like in Santorini: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Edal Anton Lefterov, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Santorini. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Warm days, a swimmable sea and falling prices; some businesses start closing at the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Santorini: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with September (26°C (79°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:25
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:42
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea, grape harvest and gradually falling prices; closures begin from late October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Ohi Day parades — national holiday (28 October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Fira
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
This museum in Fira displays the finest finds from Akrotiri, including colourful wall paintings, painted pottery and a small gold ibex figurine.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
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
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Santorini.
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 17°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Santorini?
It is one of the best months to visit Santorini. Warm days, a swimmable sea and falling prices; some businesses start closing at the end of the month.
+How warm is Santorini in October?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Santorini in October?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.