Santorini in August
Busy and hot
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Santorini.
August is as busy as July and often more expensive. Consider other months for a calmer trip.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–30°C
- Hot and dry, with a regular meltemi breeze.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Warm sea and a lively atmosphere.
–Very high prices and crowded viewpoints.
My tip for August
If you must visit in August, stay outside the busiest villages.
- Beaches
- Boat trips
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Santorini, 4th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Santorini in August
- Meltemi wind
- Strong summer winds can affect ferries, boat trips and some beaches.
- Cruise ships
- Fira and Oia can feel overwhelmed when several ships are in port.
July–August
April–October
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Weather
Weather in Santorini in August
In August Santorini averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 2 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
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
Climate data: National Observatory of Athens Monthly Bulletins. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Santorini in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Santorini?
- August is one of the weakest months in Santorini. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Santorini overall (4 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and a lively atmosphere. The main downside: Very high prices and crowded viewpoints.
- What is the weather like in Santorini in August?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 2 mm of rain or snow. Hot and dry, with a regular meltemi breeze. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
- Is Santorini crowded in August?
- Crowds are very high. One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Santorini in August?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). Peak pricing for hotels and flights. 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 (August ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Santorini in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — very high prices and crowded viewpoints.
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