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Santorini
Visit in June — score 87/100 · avg high 81°F · 2 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47 | 56° | 59° | 52° | 11 | 46 | 9.8h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 55 | 56° | 60° | 53° | 10 | 49 | 10.7h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 62 | 58° | 62° | 55° | 8 | 42 | 11.7h | Low | Below avg |
| April | 76 | 63° | 67° | 58° | 5 | 13 | 12.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 82 | 69° | 73° | 64° | 4 | 11 | 13.9h | High | Above avg |
| June | 87 | 76° | 81° | 71° | 2 | 6 | 14.5h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| July | 84 | 80° | 85° | 76° | 1 | 1 | 14.3h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 80 | 80° | 85° | 76° | 1 | 2 | 13.4h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 82 | 76° | 80° | 73° | 2 | 5 | 12.2h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| October | 81 | 70° | 74° | 67° | 3 | 12 | 11.0h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 74 | 65° | 68° | 61° | 6 | 25 | 10.0h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 53 | 59° | 62° | 55° | 11 | 52 | 9.5h | Low | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 73/100
- High
- 67°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Rain days
- 6/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Santorini (March, April, May) brings average highs of 67°F and lows of 59°F, with about 6 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 73/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 82/100.
Summer
- Score
- 83/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 74°F
- Rain days
- 1/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Santorini (June, July, August) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 74°F, with about 1 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 83/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 87/100.
Fall
- Score
- 79/100
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 67°F
- Rain days
- 4/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Santorini (September, October, November) brings average highs of 74°F and lows of 67°F, with about 4 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 79/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 82/100.
Winter
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 60°F
- Low
- 54°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Santorini (December, January, February) brings average highs of 60°F and lows of 54°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 55/100.
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