Santorini - best time to visit in 2026

Best Time to Visit Santorini in 2026

2026 Month-by-Month Guide โ€” Weather, Crowds, Prices & Events

Right now (April)
Great Time to Go
Experience authentic local culture during the magnificent and dramatic Greek Orthodox Easter.
Best months
May Jun Sep Oct

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Santorini Basics

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19ยฐC
High in Santorini
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$950 avg
Round-trip from US
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$ /night
Avg hotel price
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Medium
Tourist crowd level

๐Ÿ“Š Month-by-Month Overview

Each bar = overall score combining weather, crowds, prices & events. Current month highlighted.

Jan: 3/10 โ€” Avoid
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Feb: 3/10 โ€” Avoid
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Mar: 5/10 โ€” OK
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Apr: 7/10 โ€” Good
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May: 9/10 โ€” Best
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Jun: 9/10 โ€” Best
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Jul: 7/10 โ€” Good
Jul
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Aug: 6/10 โ€” OK
Aug
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Sep: 9/10 โ€” Best
Sep
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Oct: 8/10 โ€” Good
Oct
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Nov: 5/10 โ€” OK
Nov
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Dec: 4/10 โ€” Avoid
Dec
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Best (9-10) Good (7-8) OK (5-6) Avoid (1-4)

โ›… Weather Right Now

๐Ÿ“… Detailed Monthly Breakdown

All 12 months โ€” tap any month to expand. Best months: May, June, September, October

Why April?

Experience authentic local culture during the magnificent and dramatic Greek Orthodox Easter.

๐ŸŽ‰ Events

  • Greek Orthodox Easter (usually April, sometimes early May)

Price Snapshot

โœˆ๏ธ โœˆ๏ธ Flight Prices $950 avg
๐Ÿจ ๐Ÿจ Where to Stay $/night avg
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Crowds Medium

โœˆ๏ธ Flight Prices Santorini

Average round-trip prices from the US. Prices update weekly.

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$800
Jan
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$800
Feb
$850
Mar
$950
Apr โ†
$1100
May
$1300
Jun
$1500
Jul
$1500
Aug
$1200
Sep
$950
Oct
$850
Nov
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$800
Dec

๐Ÿ’ก Cheapest months: Jan & Feb. Book 6-8 weeks ahead for best prices.

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions about Visiting Santorini

What is the best month to visit Santorini?

The best months to visit Santorini are May, June, September, October.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Santorini?

The cheapest month to fly to Santorini is January, with average round-trip flights from $800.

How crowded is Santorini in May?

Santorini in May has medium tourist levels (score: 9/10).

What is the weather like in Santorini in April?

In April, Santorini has highs of 19ยฐC and lows of 13ยฐC with approximately rainy days. Experience authentic local culture during the magnificent and dramatic Greek Orthodox Easter.

Is Santorini worth visiting in April?

Santorini in April scores 7/10. Experience authentic local culture during the magnificent and dramatic Greek Orthodox Easter.

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