Santorini in September
Numbers fall away after the first ten days while the sea stays at its warmest — the strongest month on the calendar if you can travel late.
Is September a good time to visit Santorini?
September is a middling month in Santorini — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in September
- Autumn cruise peak
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in Santorini, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Santorini?
September is a middling month in Santorini — crowds around 78/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Santorini in September?
Santorini sits at roughly 78/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 26 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Santorini in September?
Expect highs around 26°C and lows near 20°C in September, with about 2 wet days across the month.