The whole island is effectively a volcanic desert- an environment not usually high on the winemakers list of ideal sites. This means Santorini is very dry, and the only vines that survive need to be drought-resistant.
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Belonging to the Mediterranean basin, the island of Santorini is more or less characterized by Mediterranean climate. That is warm to hot, dry summers and mild to cool, wet winters.
On the warmest days (mainly on the last days of the month), the temperature may reach 27.5°C/81.5°F. The day lasts approximately 11 hours. The sunshine lasts about 7.5 hours. Humidity reaches 70%, while the average speed of the wind is around 18 kph (11 mph).
Islands like Santorini do not have a natural water source – no river, lake, or dam, so mosquitoes are quite uncommon. The only time they may appear is after a lot of rain when the water has pooled in things like empty containers or bins and need to be cleared.
Unfortunately, there are no bird-watching spots on the island, as there are no natural habitats or lakes. Small fishing harbors and high cliffs are the best spots to observe the nature of Santorini.
The recent snowfall on Santorini was an extreme rare phenomenon for the island. In fact, it was the second snowfall in 20 years. Since the snow was heavy and lasted for many days, the residents fear of the production of wine, which is one of the island's most famous products.
The island of Santorini is located in the southernmost part of the South Aegean Sea and so it boasts a temperate Mediterranean climate, with a rather dry summer and mild winter. During the summer months, the weather in Santorini is hot and dry, while rain is scarce and strong winds are frequent.
Drinking waterThey in fact rely on having water delivered to them. Needless to say, bottled water is a popular product on Santorini! We recommend that you always use bottled water for drinking. Washing up and brushing your teeth can be safely done using tap water throughout the island.
However, swimming in the clear blue water of Santorini is wonderfully refreshing. Since the beaches have coarse sand, there's little dust to cloud the water. Don't come to Santorini primarily for the beaches – come for the volcano boat tours, incredible views, wine, hikes, nightlife, and great food.
The solution was to paint their houses light-colored by using whitewash which they made by mixing lime, water, and sea salt. As white color is a reflector of heat it worked perfectly to preserve the freshness and coolness of Greek homes.
Average Temperature in Santorini IslandThe hot season lasts for 3.2 months, from June 9 to September 16, with an average daily high temperature above 80°F. The hottest month of the year in Santorini Island is July, with an average high of 85°F and low of 74°F.