Santorini in January
Quiet island, many closures
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a below-average month in Santorini.
January is Santorini at its quietest. The island functions for locals, but most tourist infrastructure is closed.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 10–14°C
- Cool, windy and wet, with some clear days.
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into.
- Prices
- €
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
+Almost no crowds and the lowest prices.
–Many hotels, restaurants and ferries are closed.
My tip for January
Confirm your hotel is open and book a rental car rather than relying on buses.
- Quiet stay
- Photography
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Santorini, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Santorini in January
- Winter closures
- Many hotels, restaurants and ferry routes close or reduce services.
November–March
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Weather
Weather in Santorini in January
In January Santorini averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with about 53 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
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Average low
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
Climate data: National Observatory of Athens Monthly Bulletins. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Santorini in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Santorini?
- January is a below-average month in Santorini. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Santorini overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Almost no crowds and the lowest prices. The main downside: Many hotels, restaurants and ferries are closed.
- What is the weather like in Santorini in January?
- Average highs are around 14°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 53 mm of rain or snow. Cool, windy and wet, with some clear days. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
- Is Santorini crowded in January?
- Crowds are very low. Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Santorini in January?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Santorini?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (January ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Santorini in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — many hotels, restaurants and ferries are closed.
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