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Santorini in April
Santorini edges warmer than March, with highs of 63°F (17°C), lows of 59°F (15°C) and about 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain.
It scores 92/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 1.0 in (26 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs near 63°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 59°F (15°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain.
It's breezy, with average winds near 11 mph (5.0 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – October).
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 1.0 in (26 mm) after 1.7 in (44 mm) in March.
- Comfort improves from 84/100 in March to 92/100.
- Our Greek Island Hop route recommends May – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 59°F
- Windproof shellaverage wind 11 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Santorini in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Santo Wines
Cooperative winery with a terrace over the caldera, pouring Assyrtiko.
Why now April scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Ammoudi Bay
Small fishing port below Oia with fish tavernas and swimming off the rocks.
Why now Highs near 63°F and 1.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Metaxi Mas
Popular inland taverna with Cretan and Santorinian dishes.
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Bronze Age town preserved under volcanic ash, covered by a roof.
Oia
Clifftop village of blue domes, famous for its caldera sunset.
Nearby in April
- Naxos in April~49 mi · highs 64°F, 1.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Mykonos in April~73 mi · highs 62°F, 1.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Athens in April~146 mi · highs 67°F, 1.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Selçuk in April~150 mi · highs 71°F, 1.9 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Santorini in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Santorini?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 92/100 against a best of 98 in May – October. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain. Our Greek Island Hop route recommends May – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Santorini in April?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Santorini in April?
Not much: about 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.2 in (488 mm).
What should I pack for Santorini in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 59°F), windproof shell (average wind 11 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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