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Top sights in Santorini
- Santorini caldera
- Ancient Thera – Ancient city and archaeological site on Thera, Greece
- Imerovigli – Village in Greece
- Pyrgos Kallistis – Village in Greece
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
Top-rated tours in Santorini
Planning your trip to Santorini
Best time to visit
May, June and September to early October bring warm, sunny weather and sea temperatures good for swimming, with fewer visitors than midsummer. July and August are the busiest and most expensive months. From November to March many hotels, restaurants and boat trips close for the season, and ferry schedules thin out.
How many days you need
Two to three nights is enough to see Fira and Oia, take a caldera boat trip, visit the Akrotiri archaeological site and spend time on the volcanic beaches. The island pairs well with a few days on a neighboring Cycladic island such as Naxos or Paros.
Getting around
Local buses run from the main hub in Fira to most villages and beaches, but they get crowded in summer. Renting a car, scooter or ATV gives more freedom, though roads are narrow and parking in the villages is tight. The hike along the caldera rim from Fira to Oia is a rewarding way to see the cliffs, best started early to avoid the heat.
What to skip
Oia at sunset is famously crowded, with packed lanes and viewpoints. Watching the sunset from a quieter spot such as Imerovigli, a boat, or the lighthouse at Akrotiri avoids the crush. Be aware of cruise ship schedules: when several ships are in port, Fira and Oia become very busy in the middle of the day.
Where to stay in Santorini
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Best time to visit Santorini
The most comfortable months in Santorini are May to June and September to October, with average daytime highs of 71 to 79°F (22 to 26°C) and 0 to 3 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 83°F (28°C), and January the coolest at 56°F (13°C). January sees the most rain, around 10 days, while July is the driest with almost no rainy days.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 100 | 10 | Avoid: among the wettest, 10 rainy days |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 80 | 7 | Shoulder: 57°F (14°C), 7 rainy days |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 40 | 8 | Shoulder: 59°F (15°C), 8 rainy days |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 30 | 4 | Shoulder: 64°F (18°C), 4 rainy days |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 20 | 3 | Best: 3 rainy days |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0 | 1 | Best: 1 rainy days |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0 | 0 | Shoulder: 83°F (28°C), 0 rainy days |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0 | 1 | Shoulder: 83°F (28°C), 1 rainy days |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 20 | 0 | Best: 0 rainy days |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 40 | 2 | Best: 2 rainy days |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 60 | 4 | Shoulder: 66°F (19°C), 4 rainy days |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 90 | 10 | Avoid: among the wettest, 10 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Santorini: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Santorini?
- The best time to visit Santorini is May to June and September to October, when average highs run 71 to 79°F (22 to 26°C) with 0 to 3 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 83°F (28°C) on average, and January the coolest at 56°F (13°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Santorini?
- January, with roughly 10 days of rain. The driest is July, with almost no rainy days. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Santorini?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 83°F (28°C) by day and 73°F (23°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 56°F (13°C) by day and 50°F (10°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Santorini?
- The wettest months in Santorini are January, March and December, with 8 to 10 rainy days a month. July is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Santorini?
- Two to three nights is enough to see Fira and Oia, take a caldera boat trip, visit the Akrotiri archaeological site and spend time on the volcanic beaches. The island pairs well with a few days on a neighboring Cycladic island such as Naxos or Paros.
- How do I get around Santorini?
- Local buses run from the main hub in Fira to most villages and beaches, but they get crowded in summer. Renting a car, scooter or ATV gives more freedom, though roads are narrow and parking in the villages is tight. The hike along the caldera rim from Fira to Oia is a rewarding way to see the cliffs, best started early to avoid the heat.
- Is it safe to travel to Greece right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Greece on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Greece before you book.
- What other places are near Santorini?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Santorini are Mykonos (70 miles), Crete (80 miles), Athens (140 miles).
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