2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Santorini in August

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

August is a good time to visit Santorini. Santorini has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 29°C, lows of 24°C, and approximately 1 rainy days per month.

Avg High

29°C

Avg Low

24°C

Rainy days

1days

Daylight

13.6h

Is August a good time to visit Santorini?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

8:11 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 13°C 10°C 6 Good
February 15°C 11°C 6 Good
March 16°C 12°C 7 Good
April 18°C 13°C 3 Good
May 23°C 17°C 1 Excellent (best)
June 25°C 20°C 3 Excellent (best)
July 28°C 23°C 0 Good
August 29°C 24°C 1 Good
September 27°C 23°C 0 Excellent (best)
October 24°C 20°C 5 Excellent (best)
November 19°C 15°C 3 Good
December 17°C 14°C 9 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for August

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is August a good time to visit Santorini? +

August is typically Good for visiting Santorini, with average highs of 29°C and around 1 rainy days.

What should I pack for Santorini in August? +

With highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Santorini in August? +

Santorini typically sees around 1 rainy days in August.

How many hours of daylight are there in Santorini in August? +

In August, Santorini gets approximately 13.6 hours of daylight per day.

Is August peak season in Santorini? +

No, August is not peak season in Santorini. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Santorini? +

The best months to visit Santorini are May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Athens)

Last Updated: January 2026

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