Santorini in April
Everything reopens over a fortnight, Easter fills the villages with Greek families, and the first ships anchor below Fira.
Is April a good time to visit Santorini?
April is a middling month in Santorini — crowds around 44/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in April
- Orthodox Easter (movable)
- Cruise season restarts
Best days in April
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in April
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in April
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How April compares
Every month in Santorini, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit Santorini?
April is a middling month in Santorini — crowds around 44/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Santorini in April?
Santorini sits at roughly 44/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 8 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Santorini in April?
Expect highs around 19°C and lows near 12°C in April, with about 5 wet days across the month.