Santorini · July
Best travel monthPeak seasonGreece · Europe
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
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
July is one of the best months to visit Santorini — with 12 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 30°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 30°C, cooling to 24°C at night (daily average: 27°C). With 12 sunshine hours per day, July is one of the sunniest months — 0 mm of rain over 0 days. Sea temperature is 25°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in July are ideal.
Hochsaison absolut: Der Oia-Sonnenuntergang versammelt Hunderte, Kreuzfahrtschiffe ankern vor der Caldera, jede Gasse in Fira ist belebt. Wer die Energie anzieht, genießt das Spektakel — wer Fotos ohne Massen will, steht um 6 Uhr auf.
Packing list for Santorini in July
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is July a good time to visit Santorini?
- Yes — July is one of the best months to visit Santorini (Climate Score: 98/100). Pleasant temperatures (30°C), good sunshine (12 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Santorini in July?
- In July, Santorini sees daily highs of 30°C. Nights cool to 24°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Santorini in July?
- In July, Santorini receives an average of 0 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Santorini get in July?
- Santorini averages 12 sunshine hours per day in July — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Santorini in July?
- Water temperature in Santorini in July averages 25°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
