Santorini guide
Santorini, South Aegean, Greece

Santorini in May

A great time to visit. The best months for Santorini are May, September, October and November. In May, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
21°C
Rainfall
16 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Santorini is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 21°C with about 16mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Santorini in May

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 May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Santorini?+

A great time to visit. Santorini's best months are generally May, September, October and November.

What is the weather like in Santorini in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 21°C. Rainfall averages about 16mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

What should I pack for Santorini in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

What is there to do in Santorini in May?+

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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