Santorini · Greece
August
Peak month: absolute maximum tourists, prices, heat, and the infamous Oia bottleneck.
Worth considering
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Santorini — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
26°C
Low
20.8°C
Rain
7mm
Sun
12.6hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Santorini
Weather
Excellent
Value
Low
Crowds
Low
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in August
- ↑Warmest sea of the year (25°C)
- ↑No rain whatsoever — 7mm total
- ↑Evening dining under the stars in Oia genuinely magical if you have the budget
What you sacrifice
- ↓Tourist-to-infrastructure ratio at its most strained
- ↓Donkey steps and Oia main street genuinely impassable at sunset time
- ↓Caldera view suites often booked 12 months in advance
How August compares to April (best month)
| Factor | August | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 7 |
| Value | 2 | 8 |
| Crowds | 2 | 8 |
August in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Santorini, not across destinations. Methodology →