Santorini · Greece
October
Late shoulder: quieter, cheaper, warm enough for outdoor life — a genuinely good pick.
Best match
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Santorini — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
20.9°C
Low
16.1°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
8.4hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Santorini
Weather
Very good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in October
- ↑Island noticeably emptier — Oia reclaims something resembling its pre-tourism character
- ↑Prices 40–50% below peak, most hotels still fully operational
- ↑Comfortable temperatures for hiking and sightseeing without heat stress
What you sacrifice
- ↓Some seasonal businesses closing toward month end
- ↓Occasional autumn storms possible — sea cooling (21°C)
- ↓Fewer boat tours running as operators begin to wind down
How October compares to April (best month)
| Factor | October | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 7 |
| Value | 7 | 8 |
| Crowds | 7 | 8 |
October in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Santorini, not across destinations. Methodology →