Santorini in December
Grey, blustery and almost entirely local; expect a reduced ferry timetable and to eat wherever happens to be open.
Is December a good time to visit Santorini?
December is one of the better months to visit Santorini. Crowds sit around 24/100, with typical highs near 16°C.
What’s on in December
- Christmas and New Year with limited services
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Santorini, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Santorini?
December is one of the better months to visit Santorini. Crowds sit around 24/100, with typical highs near 16°C.
How crowded is Santorini in December?
Santorini sits at roughly 24/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 28 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Santorini in December?
Expect highs around 16°C and lows near 11°C in December, with about 12 wet days across the month.