Santorini in June

In June, Santorini averages 27°C (81°F) during the day and 20°C (68°F) at night, with only about 1 rainy day.

Peak season

Conditions are warm and beach-friendly. Skies are generally dry and clear.

June is a great month to visit Santorini: pleasant temperatures and relatively few wet days.

27°C
Avg high
20°C
Avg low
1
Rain days
1 mm
Rainfall

How June compares to the rest of the year in Santorini

3rd
warmest month of the 12
10th
wettest month of the 12
0%
of yearly rainfall falls in June
14 h 38 min
daylight on the 15th

June is one of the warmest months in Santorini (3rd of 12) and one of the driest months (10th of 12). Daytime temperature runs 6°C above the annual average (21°C). June runs 5°C warmer than May (22°C) and warms a further 1°C into July (28°C).

June sunrise & sunset in Santorini

🌅
Sunrise (15th)
5:59 AM
🌇
Sunset (15th)
8:37 PM
Day length
14 h 38 min

Times shown for Santorini local time (Europe/Athens), calculated for the 15th of June. They shift by a few minutes day to day across the month.

Photography light in Santorini — June

Golden-hour and blue-hour windows for the 15th of June, in Santorini's local time. Use these for soft warm light (golden) or cool architectural twilight (blue).

🌅 Blue hour (AM)
4:59 AM – 5:39 AM
🌄 Golden hour (AM)
5:39 AM – 6:39 AM
🌇 Golden hour (PM)
7:57 PM – 8:57 PM
🌆 Blue hour (PM)
8:57 PM – 9:37 PM
Milky Way galactic core
Good
Galactic core is up but lower on the horizon; head well outside city limits for a clean view.

📅 When to book — Santorini in June

Travel writers usually only tell you when to go. Here's when to book flights and lodging for the best mix of price and availability, based on June's tier (Peak season) and Santorini's popularity.

✈ Flights — lead time
3-5 months
Flight prices are near their annual peak. Watch fare-alert tools, book directly when you see a fare under the typical range for this city.
🏨 Lodging — lead time
3-5 months
Reasonable selection still available at 3-4 months out, but central locations vanish first.
⚠ Mediterranean coastal accommodations are at absolute peak; rentals near beaches book 6-10 months out, especially Italy / Spain / Greece.

Crowds & pricing — June in Santorini

Peak season

Santorini is in peak season during this month — expect bigger crowds at famous sights, higher hotel and flight prices, and longer queues. Restaurant reservations a few days out are advisable, and any boutique hotels you have your eye on should be booked weeks ahead. The trade-off: most attractions, restaurants, and seasonal services are fully open, the weather is at its most reliable, and the city feels at its most alive.

Why this tier: excellent tourism weather beach-season conditions

Sun & mosquito risk — June in Santorini

☀️ UV Index (noon, 15th)
12.6
Extreme
Stay indoors during midday hours; SPF 50+ even briefly outside, UPF clothing, wide-brim hat, sunglasses essential.
🦟 Mosquito risk
●●●○○
Moderate
Active mosquito season. DEET 25-30% repellent recommended, especially at dawn/dusk.

UV is a clear-sky sea-level estimate — clouds, altitude, and reflective surfaces (snow, water) shift it ±30%. Mosquito risk is climate-derived only; for current disease advisories (dengue, malaria, zika) check the CDC or WHO travel pages before your trip.

📊 Right now vs typical — Santorini in June

Actual avg (last 30 days)
27.4°C
81°F
Typical June avg high
27°C
81°F · 30-yr baseline
Anomaly
■ +0.4°C
on average

The past 30 days in Santorini are tracking the long-term June average.

Comparison window 2026-05-20 → 2026-06-19 (19 days of observed data). Single-month windows are noisy — strong signals here flag a real anomaly; small ones (<1°C) are within typical year-to-year variation.

Sea temperature in Santorini — June

23°C (73°F)
warm
comfortable for extended swimming

Across the year Santorini's sea swings from 17.1°C (March) to 25.8°C (August) — June sits at 23°C.

Santorini in other months

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 14°C / 57°F 9°C / 48°F 75 mm 8 0
February 14°C / 57°F 9°C / 48°F 55 mm 6 0
March 16°C / 61°F 11°C / 52°F 40 mm 4 0
April 18°C / 64°F 13°C / 55°F 15 mm 3 0
May 22°C / 72°F 16°C / 61°F 5 mm 1 0
June 27°C / 81°F 20°C / 68°F 1 mm 1 0
July 28°C / 82°F 22°C / 72°F 1 mm 1 0
August 28°C / 82°F 22°C / 72°F 1 mm 1 0
September 26°C / 79°F 19°C / 66°F 5 mm 2 0
October 23°C / 73°F 17°C / 63°F 30 mm 4 0
November 19°C / 66°F 14°C / 57°F 55 mm 7 0
December 16°C / 61°F 11°C / 52°F 80 mm 8 0

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Frequently asked questions

How hot is Santorini in June?

In June, Santorini averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F) — generally warm.

Does it rain a lot in Santorini in June?

June is generally dry in Santorini, with about 1 rainy day on average.

Is June a good time to visit Santorini?

June is warm and mostly dry. It suits travelers who are comfortable with warm weather; check the month-by-month ranking to compare it against the rest of the year.

What should I pack for Santorini in June?

Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen. See the full June packing list for Santorini for a complete, climate-based checklist.

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