Greece · 36°24′N 25°28′E
Santorini
Clifftop sunsets, volcanic beaches and white villages.
- Good for
- Beach, Doing nothing, Nature, History & culture
- Rough daily spend
- around $200 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
- Mildest months
- April, May, June, September, October and November
Best time to visit Santorini
Warmest in July (around 30° by day), coolest in January (15° by day, 11° at night). July has the fewest wet days (0). For walking around in comfortable weather, aim for April, May, June, September, October and November.
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | Rain | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15° | 11° | 10 | 48 mm | 7.9 h |
| Feb | 15° | 12° | 7 | 47 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 17° | 13° | 7 | 43 mm | 10 h |
| Apr | 20° | 15° | 4 | 13 mm | 11.5 h |
| May | 23° | 18° | 3 | 11 mm | 12.5 h |
| Jun | 27° | 22° | 1 | 5 mm | 13.8 h |
| Jul | 30° | 24° | 0 | 1 mm | 13.5 h |
| Aug | 29° | 24° | 1 | 2 mm | 12.9 h |
| Sep | 27° | 23° | 1 | 5 mm | 11.8 h |
| Oct | 23° | 19° | 3 | 13 mm | 10.1 h |
| Nov | 20° | 16° | 4 | 25 mm | 9.1 h |
| Dec | 16° | 13° | 10 | 54 mm | 8.1 h |
Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 36°24′N 25°28′E. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.
What to pack for Santorini
For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.
July
- 4 × T-shirts or vests
- 2 × shorts or skirts
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear
- Flip-flops or sandals
- Beach towels
- After-sun
January
- 4 × tops
- 2 × trousers or jeans
- Light jumper
- Light jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Compact umbrella
Either way
- 5 × underwear
- 5 × socks
- Something to sleep in
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Small cross-body bag
- Transit card or app set up
Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.
Going with friends?
One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.
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