April · Greece
Best time to visit Santorini in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santorini in April
Average temperature 17°C, 12 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Santorini scores 7.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 12 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Santorini is far more than an Oia sunset: volcanic footpaths, black-sand coves, and village tavernas feel most balanced in June, September, and early October.
April in Santorini — reliably good (8th best month)
April averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 12 mm for the month, with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santorini in April?
- In April, Santorini averages 17°C, 12 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Santorini?
- April earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Santorini in April?
- Expect about 12 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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