Santorini · October
Low seasonGreece · Europe
Max Temp
23.1°C
Min Temp
17.8°C
Sunshine
7.2 h/day
Rain Days
1 days
Water Temp
23°C
Rainfall
8.4 mm
Humidity
70%
Avg Temp
20.5°C
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
October is an acceptable travel month for Santorini — conditions are fine, though June, July, August, and September offer even better weather.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 23°C, cooling to 18°C at night (daily average: 21°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 1 rain days with 8 mm total. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Die goldene Nachsaison: Das Meerwasser hat jetzt seine Jahreshöchsttemperatur, die Kreuzfahrtsaison läuft aus, die Atmosphäre in den Caldera-Bars wird intimer. Oktober ist für viele Santorini-Kenner schlicht der beste Monat.
Packing list for Santorini in October
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Santorini?
- October is not an optimal month for Santorini (Score: 76/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Santorini in October?
- In October, Santorini sees daily highs of 23°C. Nights cool to 18°C, with a daily average of 21°C.
- How much rain falls in Santorini in October?
- In October, Santorini receives an average of 8 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Santorini get in October?
- Santorini averages 7 sunshine hours per day in October — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Santorini in October?
- Water temperature in Santorini in October averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
