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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 International Airport
Santorini International Airport is an airport in Santorini, Greece, located north of the village of Kamari. The airport serves as both a military and a civil airport. With its rede
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
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
The Museum of Prehistoric Thera is located in Fira, on the island of Santorini in Greece. It was built on the site of the old Ypapanti Church which was destroyed in the 1956 Amorgo
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

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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 International Airport and South Aegean Volcanic Arc. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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