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Wedding weather in Santorini
In Santorini, the driest months for a wedding are July, August, and September, when rain falls on about 1% of days. The wettest is January, with rain on about 35% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35% | 4% | 10.7 | 58°F (15°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 7.9 h/day |
| February | 28% | 5% | 8 | 60°F (15°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 9.1 h/day |
| March | 23% | 4% | 7.1 | 61°F (16°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 10.1 h/day |
| April | 11% | 1% | 3.3 | 67°F (19°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 11.5 h/day |
| May ✦ | 9% | 0% | 2.7 | 73°F (23°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 12.6 h/day |
| June ✦ | 5% | 0% | 1.4 | 81°F (27°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 13.8 h/day |
| July | 1% | 0% | 0.4 | 85°F (29°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 13.5 h/day |
| August | 2% | 0% | 0.7 | 84°F (29°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 12.9 h/day |
| September ✦ | 4% | 0% | 1.1 | 80°F (27°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 11.8 h/day |
| October | 8% | 1% | 2.4 | 74°F (23°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 10.1 h/day |
| November | 14% | 2% | 4.2 | 68°F (20°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 9.2 h/day |
| December | 28% | 4% | 8.6 | 61°F (16°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 8.1 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 36.39, 25.46. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Santorini
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Santorini are May, June, and September.
When to be careful
January is the wettest month in Santorini: rain falls on about 35% of days, and 4% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Santorini weather month by month
What a wedding day in Santorini usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Santorini weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 35% of days in Santorini, about 10.7 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 58°F (15°C), lows 52°F (11°C), with around 7.9 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Santorini weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 28% of days in Santorini, about 8 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 60°F (15°C), lows 53°F (12°C), with around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Santorini weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 23% of days in Santorini, about 7.1 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 61°F (16°C), lows 55°F (13°C), with around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Santorini weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 11% of days in Santorini, about 3.3 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 67°F (19°C), lows 58°F (15°C), with around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Santorini weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 9% of days in Santorini, about 2.7 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 73°F (23°C), lows 64°F (18°C), with around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Santorini weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 5% of days in Santorini, about 1.4 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 81°F (27°C), lows 71°F (22°C), with around 13.8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Santorini weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 1% of days in Santorini, about 0.4 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 85°F (29°C), lows 76°F (24°C), with around 13.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Santorini weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 2% of days in Santorini, about 0.7 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 84°F (29°C), lows 76°F (25°C), with around 12.9 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Santorini weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 4% of days in Santorini, about 1.1 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 80°F (27°C), lows 73°F (23°C), with around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Santorini weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 8% of days in Santorini, about 2.4 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 74°F (23°C), lows 67°F (19°C), with around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Santorini weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 14% of days in Santorini, about 4.2 days in the month, and 2% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 68°F (20°C), lows 61°F (16°C), with around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Santorini weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 28% of days in Santorini, about 8.6 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 61°F (16°C), lows 55°F (13°C), with around 8.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Santorini?
Based on 10 years of weather data, July is the driest month in Santorini, with rain on about 1% of days and average highs around 85°F (29°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are May, June, and September.
What is the rainiest month in Santorini?
January is the rainiest month in Santorini: on average 10.7 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 4% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Santorini?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in May it rains on about 9% of days in Santorini. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.