Santorini in May
Warm days without the heat, everything open at last, and prices still a long way below what the same room costs in eight weeks.
Is May a good time to visit Santorini?
May is a middling month in Santorini — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in May
- Full ferry and cruise schedule resumes
Best days in May
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in May
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in May
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How May compares
Every month in Santorini, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good month to visit Santorini?
May is a middling month in Santorini — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Santorini in May?
Santorini sits at roughly 64/100 in May on our crowd scale, which is 12 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Santorini in May?
Expect highs around 23°C and lows near 16°C in May, with about 3 wet days across the month.