Santorini in July
Peak season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is a below-average month in Santorini.
July brings full crowds and high prices; wind can affect ferries and beaches.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–30°C
- Hot and dry, with a strong meltemi wind.
- 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 long days.
–The busiest, hottest and most expensive month.
My tip for July
Book hotels months ahead and avoid Oia at sunset if you dislike crowds.
- Beaches
- Boat trips
- Nightlife
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Santorini, 4th for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Santorini in July
- 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
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Months I'd choose over July
Weather
Weather in Santorini in July
In July Santorini averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with about 0 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
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
Climate data: National Observatory of Athens Monthly Bulletins. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Santorini in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Santorini?
- July is a below-average month in Santorini. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Santorini overall (4 for weather, 11 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and long days. The main downside: The busiest, hottest and most expensive month.
- What is the weather like in Santorini in July?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 23°C. Expect about 0 mm of rain or snow. Hot and dry, with a strong meltemi wind. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
- Is Santorini crowded in July?
- 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 July?
- 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 (July ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Santorini in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — the busiest, hottest and most expensive month.
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