Season guide · Santorini · Greece
Santorini in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
Hot, dry and windy, with every beach and boat running; caldera villages and sunsets are very crowded and prices peak. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 1 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 20°C (68°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 1
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 1 | 14.6 h | 5/5 |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 | 14.4 h | 5/5 |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 | 13.5 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 28°C (82°F) against a yearly 21°C (70°F), and 1 of the year's roughly 52 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- August: Feast of the Dormition — church festivals across the island (15 August)
Make the most of the weather
Street · Fira
Fira caldera promenade
Walk it at dusk and continue to Firostefani for a quieter sunset view and dinner.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Imerovigli
Skaros Rock
A rocky headland jutting from Imerovigli into the caldera, where a Venetian castle and the island's medieval capital once stood.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Active
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Kamari
Ancient Thera
Drive or take a taxi up the switchback road from Kamari, or hike up from Perissa early in the day.
- 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
Boats from the Old Port below Fira cross the caldera to Nea Kameni, a young volcanic island where a path climbs over black lava to steaming craters.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Oia
Amoudi Bay
Book a waterside table for an early dinner and walk back up before dark, or take a taxi.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Free
Day trips in summer
- Naxos (About 1.5–2 hours by high-speed ferry) — The largest Cycladic island greets ferries with the Portara, the giant marble doorway of an unfinished temple of Apollo.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Santorini?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, dry and windy, with every beach and boat running; caldera villages and sunsets are very crowded and prices peak.
+What is the weather like in Santorini in summer?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 1 rainy days over the season.