Santorini in August
The annual maximum in every sense — every room sold, every beach lounger taken, and the Oia castle ruins three deep from six in the evening.
Is August a good time to visit Santorini?
August is one of the busiest months in Santorini, at about 92/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in August
- Assumption Day (15 August)
- Peak Greek domestic holidays
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Santorini, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Santorini?
August is one of the busiest months in Santorini, at about 92/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Santorini in August?
Santorini sits at roughly 92/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 40 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Santorini in August?
Expect highs around 29°C and lows near 23°C in August, with about 0 wet days across the month.