June in Santorini averages highs of 26 °C (78 °F) and lows of 20 °C (69 °F), with about 1 rainy day and 14 h 38 min of daylight. The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 23 °C (73 °F).
June weather in Santorini at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is June a good time to visit Santorini?
Great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry. June is usually high season in Santorini: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in June 2026
- Mon 1 Jun: Whit Monday (Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Santorini in June
June's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Oia sunset — arrive an hour early outdoors
- Fira to Oia caldera walk — about 10 km, best in cool months outdoors
- Red Beach and Perissa — black and red volcanic sand outdoors
- Caldera boat trip — volcano and hot springs outdoors
- Akrotiri — Bronze Age town under ash indoors
- Wineries — Assyrtiko tastings indoors
- Beach and swimming — the sea averages 23 °C (73 °F) in June. outdoors
Where to stay: Fira for transport and value; Oia or Imerovigli for caldera views; Kamari or Perissa for beaches.
What to pack for Santorini in June
- Light layers for the day.
- Swimwear.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Santorini costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–170 | €250–680 |
Excluding flights. June is usually high season in Santorini: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
June in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 30° / 20° | 4 | Good time to go |
| Istanbul | 26° / 18° | 6 | Good time to go |
| Cairo | 37° / 22° | 0 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is June a good time to visit Santorini?
By the numbers, June is a great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry, with average highs of 26 °C (78 °F) and about 1 rainy day. June is usually high season in Santorini: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are May, September, October.
How warm is Santorini in June?
Average highs are 26 °C (78 °F) and lows 20 °C (69 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 23 °C (73 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Santorini in June?
Expect about 1 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 6 mm in total. It is the 4th driest month of the year in Santorini.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.