Late summer · Weather & things to do
Santorini in August
Santorini's warmest month brings highs averaging 80°F (27°C), lows of 75°F (24°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
At 97/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 75°F (24°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 8%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 80°F (27°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 75°F (24°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 8%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.3 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around August
August is one of Santorini's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from July (98 → 97/100).
- August sits inside the May – Oct window our Greek Island Hop route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Santorini in August
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 August scores 97/100 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 80°F and 0.1 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.
Red Beach
Red volcanic cliffs over a small beach near Akrotiri.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in August
- Naxos in August~49 mi · highs 80°F, 0.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Mykonos in August~73 mi · highs 78°F, 0.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Athens in August~146 mi · highs 90°F, 0.3 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Selçuk in August~150 mi · highs 102°F, 0.2 in rain · 12°C (22°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Santorini?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Oct window our Greek Island Hop route recommends.
How hot is Santorini in August?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 75°F (24°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Santorini in August?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.2 in (488 mm).
What should I pack for Santorini in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Santorini
Routes in season in August
- Greek Island Hop May – Oct
Planning Santorini in August?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.