Santorini · April
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
MINMIN | 11° | 11° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 22° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 6h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 12h | 12h | 11h | 10h | 8h | 6h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 19° |
🌧Rain Days | 5d45mm | 4d33mm | 2d17mm | 1d7mm | 0d3mm | 0d1mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d2mm | 1d8mm | 2d20mm | 4d39mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
April in Santorini at 20°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 14°C at night (daily average: 17°C). With 9 sunshine hours per day, April is one of the sunniest months — 7 mm of rain over 1 days. At 17°C, the water is still quite cool in April — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Frühling und früher Sommer: Der Sonnenuntergang von Oia zieht 20 Zuschauer statt 2.000, die vulkanischen Kieselstrände von Kamari und Perissa wärmen sich auf. Beste Zeit für den Wanderweg zwischen Fira und Oia.
Packing list for Santorini in April
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Santorini?
- April is not an optimal month for Santorini (Score: 77/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Santorini in April?
- In April, Santorini sees daily highs of 20°C. Nights cool to 14°C, with a daily average of 17°C.
- How much rain falls in Santorini in April?
- In April, Santorini receives an average of 7 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Santorini get in April?
- Santorini averages 9 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Santorini in April?
- Water temperature in Santorini in April averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
