Santorini in October
Late-season calm
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a good time to visit Santorini.
October is a good value month with mostly open services early on. It gets progressively quieter.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–23°C
- Mild to warm with some showers later in the month.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Warm days, good value and a relaxed atmosphere.
–Some places begin to close for winter.
My tip for October
Confirm closing dates for your hotel and restaurants.
- Sunsets
- Hiking
- Wine tasting
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Santorini, 6th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Santorini in October
- Cruise ships
- Fira and Oia can feel overwhelmed when several ships are in port.
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Weather
Weather in Santorini in October
In October Santorini averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 15 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
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
Climate data: National Observatory of Athens Monthly Bulletins. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Santorini in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Santorini?
- October is a good time to visit Santorini. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Santorini overall (6 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Warm days, good value and a relaxed atmosphere. The main downside: Some places begin to close for winter.
- What is the weather like in Santorini in October?
- Average highs are around 23°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 15 mm of rain or snow. Mild to warm with some showers later in the month. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
- Is Santorini crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Santorini in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-range 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 (October ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Warm days, good value and a relaxed atmosphere.
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