Climate Table Santorini
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Temperature | 15° | 15° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
| Min. Temperature | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
| Sun Hours | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Water Temperature | 16° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
| Rain Days | 12 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
Map view of Santorini
The climate year of Santorini
In July and August, a strong northerly wind blows over Santorini, making the high temperatures bearable, reducing humidity and literally spiriting away clouds. Santorini offers moderate temperatures year-round and severe winters with snow are rare, despite the Cyclades. The sunny island offers geologically spectacular phenomena in a very small area. The effects of the Minoan eruption, to which the present island owes its shape, are still visible today. The volcanism on Santorini is caused by the collision of the European and African plates. Thus, the myth of Atlantis goes back to the Minoan eruption, which is considered the birth of Atlantis.
General information about Santorini
The picturesque Thira or the way to the ancient port, Santorini is a picturesque island that combines unspoiled corners and tourist attractions. The ancient capital Thera, the excavations of the Minoan settlement Aktotiri or the picturesque little streets take you back to the ancient world. Red, white and black beaches alternate on Santorini. The village of Oia in the north of Santorini offers a breathtaking view of the sea and testifies to the originality of the island. Besides the old houses, Santorini offers a new harbor that invites to romantic walks in the evening. The island also offers vineyards with spacious terraces as well as churches and chapels. The Archaeological Museum, the Catholic Quarter and the Congress Center bear witness to culture. In the western part is the town of Oia, which offers an old fort.
Tourism Santorini
In January and February, the island shows an average air temperature of 10-15 degrees with about 4-6 hours of sunshine per day. In March, temperatures rise to 18 degrees. From April, Santorini offers an average of 20 degrees and the sun also shows up consistently for more than six hours. May usually offers warm temperatures between 23 and 25 degrees. In June, daytime temperatures are 27 degrees and July offers maximum temperatures of 30 degrees. August is the warmest time on the island, offering an average of 12 hours of sunshine and can raise the thermostat to 40 degrees. Already in September it cools down and temperatures are regularly around 26 degrees. In October, daytime temperatures average 23 degrees. November offers daytime temperatures of 20 degrees. In December, temperatures drop to 18 degrees and the sun shows up to four hours a day.