Santorini weather in August

August in Santorini: hot, dry, with very humid — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Santorini · #123 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Santorini climate normals — August

Daytime high27°C / 80°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low24°C / 75°F
Feels like (high)29°C / 84°F
Rainfall2 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point21°C / 70°F
Sunshine12.6 h/day
Daylight13.5 h
Wind31 km/h / 19 mph
Air quality (US AQI)64🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Santorini in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Santorini?
August in Santorini: hot, dry, with very humid — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Santorini on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Santorini in August?
In August, Santorini averages a daily high of 26.7°C and a low of 24°C, with about 1.7 mm of rain over roughly 0.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Santorini in August?
Santorini has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 64 in August.

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