Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Santorini in July
Santorini sees its driest month, with just less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain, highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows of 74°F (23°C).
At 98/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 74°F (23°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 9%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 98/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 79°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Even at night it stays warm, around 74°F (23°C).
Rain is scarce: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 9%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.3 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around July
July is one of Santorini's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from June (97 → 98/100).
- July sits inside the May – Oct window our Greek Island Hop route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Santorini in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Red Beach
Red volcanic cliffs over a small beach near Akrotiri.
Why now July scores 98/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Perissa Beach
Long black-sand beach with sunbeds and tavernas.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 0.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Fira to Oia hike
10 km walk along the caldera rim through Firostefani and Imerovigli.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Oia
Clifftop village of blue domes, famous for its caldera sunset.
Ammoudi Fish Tavern
Waterside fish tavern at the foot of Oia's cliffs.
Nearby in July
- Naxos in July~49 mi · highs 80°F, 0.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Mykonos in July~73 mi · highs 77°F, 0.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Athens in July~146 mi · highs 91°F, 0.4 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Selçuk in July~150 mi · highs 102°F, 0.2 in rain · 13°C (23°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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Santorini?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 98/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Oct window our Greek Island Hop route recommends.
How hot is Santorini in July?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 74°F (23°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Santorini in July?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.2 in (488 mm).
What should I pack for Santorini in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Santorini
Routes in season in July
- Greek Island Hop May – Oct
Planning Santorini in July?
Share this July plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.