Santorini in July
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.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in July
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in July
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How July compares
Every month in Santorini, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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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.