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Santoríni Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santoríni, Greece in August.

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Planning a trip to Santoríni, Greece this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Santoríni in August

Santoríni, Greece is a region in Greece. August in Santoríni generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Fira. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Santoríni, Greece. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Santoríni, Greece in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.4 mm (0.02 in) in Fira.

Explore Santoríni by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santoríni — and find the best time to visit. (based on Fira)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September25°C (77°F) October23°C (73°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santoríni in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Santoríni.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Santoríni

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Santoríni, Greece?

Temperature range in Santoríni (August)

Precipitation variation in Santoríni (August)

Fira

In August Fira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Fira →

Oía

In August Oía generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Oía →

Kamari

In August Kamari generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kamari →

Imerovigli

In August Imerovigli generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Imerovigli →

Perissa

In August Perissa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santoríni, in Greece.

In our records: Greece August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Greece in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Greece reached 46°C (115°F) in Nafplio on August 3, 2021.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Santoríni in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fira 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Oía 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Kamari 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Imerovigli 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Perissa 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Firostefani 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)

Santoríni weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santoríni, Greece in August?

Santoríni, Greece typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Fira average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Santoríni, Greece in August?

In Fira, the average daytime high in August is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Santoríni, Greece get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santoríni, Greece during August, with Fira averaging close to 0.4 mm (0.02 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Santoríni, Greece?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Santoríni, Greece with overall perfect weather in Fira. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Fira. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be tolerable.

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