Santorini guide
Santorini, South Aegean, Greece

Santorini in August

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. The best months for Santorini are May, September, October and November. In August, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead.
Avg temp
27°C
Rainfall
5 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In August, Santorini is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 27°C with about 5mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Santorini in August

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Santorini caldera
The Santorini caldera is a large, mostly submerged volcanic caldera located in the southern Aegean Sea, 120 kilometers north of Crete in Greece. Visible above water is the circular
South Aegean Volcanic Arc
The South Aegean Volcanic Arc is a volcanic arc in the South Aegean Sea formed by plate tectonics. The prior cause was the subduction of the African plate beneath the Eurasian plat
MS Sea Diamond
MS Sea Diamond was a cruise ship operated by Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines. She was built in 1984 by Valmet, Finland for Birka Line as Birka Princess. The ship ran aground near the G
Raid on Santorini
The Raid on Santorini took place on 24 April 1944 as part of the Mediterranean Campaign in World War II. It was conducted by the British Special Boat Service, against the joint Ger
Episkopi Gonias
Episkopi Gonias also Mesa Gonia is a village and a community on the island of Santorini in Greece, located 6 km southeast of the capital Fira. The village is built on the foothills
Santorini
Santorini, officially Thira or Thera, is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular

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Santorini in August: FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Santorini?+

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. Santorini's best months are generally May, September, October and November.

What is the weather like in Santorini in August?+

Expect average temperatures around 27°C. Rainfall averages about 5mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

What should I pack for Santorini in August?+

Based on the typical August weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

What is there to do in Santorini in August?+

Popular things to do include Santorini caldera, South Aegean Volcanic Arc, MS Sea Diamond and Raid on Santorini. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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