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Santorini, South Aegean, Greece

Santorini in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Santorini are May, September, October and November. In January, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
15°C
Rainfall
29 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Santorini is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 15°C with about 29mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Santorini in January

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
Thira (regional unit)
Thira is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of South Aegean. The regional unit covers the islands of Thira (Santorini), Anafi, Folegandros, Ios, Sikinos
Santorini Cable Car
The Santorini Cable Car, locally known as the Teleferico, is a pulsed gondola lift connecting the Old Port of Gialos to Fira, the capital of Santorini, Greece. It provides a vital
Panagia Episkopi
The Panagia Episkopi is a middle-Byzantine Greek Orthodox former cathedral, now church, on the island of Santorini (Thira), in the Cyclades region of Greece. It is also called Pana
Local food tour of Santorini
Taste the signature dishes of Santorini.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Santorini in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Santorini?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Santorini's best months are generally May, September, October and November.

What is the weather like in Santorini in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 15°C. Rainfall averages about 29mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Santorini in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Santorini in January?+

Popular things to do include Santorini caldera, Thira (regional unit), Santorini Cable Car and Panagia Episkopi. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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