Santorini in October
Swimmable water, soft light and visibly emptier villages, though anything booked for the final week risks a closure notice.
Is October a good time to visit Santorini?
October is a middling month in Santorini — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Season winds down; hotels start closing from late October
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Santorini, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Santorini?
October is a middling month in Santorini — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Santorini in October?
Santorini sits at roughly 56/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 4 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Santorini in October?
Expect highs around 22°C and lows near 17°C in October, with about 6 wet days across the month.