Weather in Santorini in May
Santorini offers pleasantly warm weather with hardly any rain (avg 20°C, 2 rainy days). Weather score: 8.8/10 · Very good
Avg temp
20°C
Daytime high
22.4°C
Night low
17.7°C
Rainy days
2
Sun per day
12.7 h
Sea temp
18.7°C
Santorini climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8°C | 14.4°C | 10.9°C | 10 | 8 h | 5.3/10 |
| February | 13.4°C | 15.1°C | 11.6°C | 7 | 9.2 h | 6.4/10 |
| March | 14.2°C | 16°C | 12.4°C | 7 | 10.1 h | 6.4/10 |
| April | 16.6°C | 18.9°C | 14.4°C | 3 | 11.5 h | 7.6/10 |
| May | 20°C | 22.4°C | 17.7°C | 2 | 12.7 h | 8.8/10 |
| June | 23.8°C | 26.4°C | 21.5°C | 1 | 13.8 h | 9.7/10 |
| July | 26.2°C | 28.7°C | 24°C | 0 | 13.5 h | 10/10 |
| August | 26.4°C | 28.7°C | 24.4°C | 1 | 12.9 h | 10/10 |
| September | 24.3°C | 26.5°C | 22.5°C | 1 | 11.8 h | 10/10 |
| October | 20.8°C | 22.8°C | 19.1°C | 3 | 10.1 h | 9.3/10 |
| November | 17.9°C | 19.6°C | 16.1°C | 4 | 9.2 h | 7.8/10 |
| December | 14.6°C | 16.2°C | 13°C | 8 | 8 h | 6.9/10 |
Top alternatives in May
Egypt
Cairo · ⭐ 10
Egypt
Sharm el-Sheikh · ⭐ 10
Egypt
Marsa Alam · ⭐ 10
Egypt
Dahab · ⭐ 10
Qatar
Doha · ⭐ 9.8
VAE
Dubai · ⭐ 9.8
Frequently asked questions about Santorini in May
How warm is it in Santorini in May?
In May, Santorini averages 20°C, with daytime highs of 22.4°C and night lows of 17.7°C.
Does it rain a lot in Santorini in May?
May sees around 2 rainy days and about 9.3 mm of rainfall in Santorini.
Is May a good month to visit Santorini?
May scores 8.8/10 for Santorini. Santorini offers pleasantly warm weather with hardly any rain (avg 20°C, 2 rainy days).