What months is Santorini closed?

Beware, however, that some restaurants, hotels and other establishments begin to close for the season in late October or early November and won't reopen until spring. This is the least popular time to visit Santorini thanks to temperatures in the 50s – hardly pleasant for sunbathing.



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Many flights, as well as quite a few restaurants and hotels, close up for the season during October, so you may find most things still open and a fair few people around at the start of the month and more things closed and fewer fellow visitors as October draws to a close.

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It's rather challenging to have a memorable trip to Santorini, but many think it's too expensive. The best time to visit Santorini for budget-conscious travellers is during the off-season between the end of October and March when hotels have vacant rooms and airlines offer lower fares.

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Be warned that while early September will see all visitor facilities in full swing, but the latter part of the month may see hotels and restaurants reduce opening hours (or shut down completely).

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The average high in Santorini in October is 23oC, so it is still warm and lovely, even though you may need to pack a warmer jumper for after sunset. At night, the temps can drop to 16oC-18oC. Generally, though, October may be a cooler month than September but it's by far warmer than most European summer months.

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Be warned that while early September will see all visitor facilities in full swing, but the latter part of the month may see hotels and restaurants reduce opening hours (or shut down completely).

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The best time to visit Greece is outside the busy summer peaks, during spring (April to June) and early fall (September and October). Temperatures are warm but not stifling, and you'll find that destinations are open but still relatively quiet.

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Tourist season in Greece is roughly Easter through October. Peak season is summer, when Athens is packed with tourists, and hotel prices can be high. July and August are the hottest. The best time to visit is late spring (May) and fall (Sept–Oct).

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If you're planning a trip to Santorini, November is the ideal time to go. The weather is still lovely and the crowds have died down. The archaeological site in Akrotiri and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera are open all year round, making Santorini the perfect place to visit during the off-season.

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Greek islands which are smaller and less touristic have a shorter season, larger islands like Crete, Corfu and Santorini have extended seasons sometimes up to full year. Hotels have different opening/closing dates but the general rule for islands is that they open in April and close at end October.

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Santorini is the top tourist destination in Greece and is world-famous for its unique natural beauty. The caldera with the white villages on top, the sunken volcano, and the charming sunset make it a popular place for vacation. In brief, we recommend staying 3 to 5 days in order to visit as many places as possible.

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Weather by month
  • January. January appertains to the winter season in Greece and is the coldest month in Santorini. ...
  • February. February also appertains to the winter season and is considered the second coldest month. ...
  • March. March comprises the beginning of spring. ...
  • April. April gets appreciably warmer. ...
  • May. ...
  • June. ...
  • July. ...
  • August.


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The shops in Santorini, especially during the summer months, are open from around 10 o'clock in the morning till late at night. Most shops in Santorini are opening in April and close around the end of October. Click here for more information about shopping in Santorini.

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And, yes, you can also swim in Santorini in October. In fact, the sea is sometimes even warmer than in June! Plus, you get a little extra when visiting the island's shores as October is a low-tourism month.

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Obviously, the weather will play a factor in what you're packing — but if you're going to Santorini from late spring to early fall, you should be fine with mainly “beachy” attire. Think sundresses, several bikinis, shorts, and cute tops, along with hats and sandals.

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September is a great time to visit Greece. The weather remains hot throughout the month, sea temperatures stay warm, and visitors start to thin out as children go back to school.

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