Santorini in April
Reopening and Orthodox Easter
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is one of the best months to visit Santorini.
April is a good value month with growing services. Greek Orthodox Easter is a major local festival and can book rooms out.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–20°C
- Mild and mostly sunny, with some breezy days.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights.
- Prices
- €€
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Mild weather and a quiet, traditional Easter.
–Some venues still closed and weather mixed.
My tip for April
Check the Orthodox Easter dates if you want to attend or avoid them.
- Hiking
- Easter traditions
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Santorini, 7th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Santorini in April
- Cruise ships
- Fira and Oia can feel overwhelmed when several ships are in port.
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Weather
Weather in Santorini in April
In April Santorini averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 12 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
Climate data: National Observatory of Athens Monthly Bulletins. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Santorini in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Santorini?
- April is one of the best months to visit Santorini. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Santorini overall (7 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Mild weather and a quiet, traditional Easter. The main downside: Some venues still closed and weather mixed.
- What is the weather like in Santorini in April?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 12 mm of rain or snow. Mild and mostly sunny, with some breezy days. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
- Is Santorini crowded in April?
- Crowds are low-moderate. Fairly relaxed, with busier moments at the headline sights. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Santorini in April?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good-value hotel rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Santorini?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (April ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Mild weather and a quiet, traditional Easter.
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