Santorini, Greece

Santorini in July

Greece Updated 2026-07-01

Rainless, hot and thoroughly full, with the northerly meltemi occasionally strong enough to cancel the volcano boats for a day or two.

Is July a good time to visit Santorini?

July is one of the busiest months in Santorini, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.

What’s on in July

  • Peak cruise season
  • Strong meltemi winds

Best days in July

Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.

Best hours in July

The daily rhythm, hour by hour.

Calmest 9AM
12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM

The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.

Weather in July

Typical highs, lows and wet days.

J 14°
F 14°
M 16° 10°
A 19° 12°
M 23° 16°
J 27° 20°
J 29° 22°
A 29° 23°
S 26° 20°
O 22° 17°
N 19° 14°
D 16° 11°
Average high Average low Wet days

How July compares

Every month in Santorini, ranked by how calm it is.

Quieter alternatives

If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Santorini.

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Frequently asked questions

Is July a good month to visit Santorini?

July is one of the busiest months in Santorini, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.

How crowded is Santorini in July?

Santorini sits at roughly 88/100 in July on our crowd scale, which is 36 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.

What is the weather like in Santorini in July?

Expect highs around 29°C and lows near 22°C in July, with about 0 wet days across the month.

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