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Best time to visit Santorini

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The best months to visit Santorini are May – Jun, Sep – Oct. Comfortable temperatures, lower crowds.

Quick facts

🕐 Timezone EET (UTC+2) No DST
☀️ Best Months May – Jun, Sep – Oct Comfortable temperatures, lower crowds

When to go

Because May – Jun, Sep – Oct is the most popular window to visit Santorini, accommodation and flights fill up fastest then — book a few weeks ahead to lock in better rates and availability. If you prefer fewer crowds, the shoulder weeks on either side of this window are often quieter while staying pleasant. Check the full Santorini guide for packing tips and month-by-month detail before you travel.

Timezone: EET (UTC+2) (No DST)

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Santorini?

The best months to visit Santorini are May – Jun, Sep – Oct — Comfortable temperatures, lower crowds, which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Santorini budget breakdown.

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See the full Santorini guide