Santorini : BEST TIME to come in 2024

[@Angelica.pascual]

The tip about checking for when cruise ships are docking is gold! Thank you.

[@yumi1293]

I was there at March 2023. I love it. Less people, great weather.

[@mrjohnson9554]

Great information… I’m heading to your Island in early April. I’ve reviewed several of your videos and I’m happy to say that I’m ready. Thanks for all your help 🎉

[@annc883]

Excellent video, precisely the information I had been hunting for

[@AfterCoffeeWithJess]

Almost perfect, I am coming in beginning of October !

[@katiapagan1901]

Love your videos...this one I watch it after booking my trip to Santorini, so relief that I'm going on April🎉🎉🎉

[@12lb.toothbrush11]

Coming to Santorini in 6 weeks. Your videos are a valuable source for us. We understand it will be quiet but that’s fine with us. Love your videos .

[@GreeceExplained]

Thx for kind words ! Yes it will be nice and quiet indeed. Make sure to bring winter clothes though ;-)

[@donaldlobo3112]

Sebastian, your videos are amazingly informative and spot on!

[@nickloong]

I'll be rolling the dice and will be making a trip to Santorini in mid November. Hope there'll still be places that stay open!😅

[@botabrat1]

This video is great! I love how you break it down with practical graphs and tables to make it easier to understand 😊. Thank you! Do you cover other islands as well?

[@GreeceExplained]

I started covering Mykonos this year and next will be Crete :-)

[@samreen7824]

All of your videos are great and very helpful ❤

[@franciscoIIcorrea]

Thank you so much for the tips. I highly appreciated.

[@rimajohny5545]

Your channel has been very helpful.. thank you

[@tedn6855]

Very thorough and thoughtful video. My personal opinion for best time to go to greece(not santorini) for similar criteria is last week of May to mid June. Or September. I found by around May 20th water temperature perfect along with outside temperature. Not completely quiet but definitely not crazy summer crowds. On mainland prices for hotels remained cheap even until June. Heat waves can start in June but first two weeks less likely. September is almost perfect but is busier and pricier as a lot of tourists pick it over July August as weather warm and I don't think I ever experienced heat wave in September. I have in June, July, August before. And sea temperature still really good. It was strange this year the islands seemed to have a near record year but the mainland did not recover from covid and tourism was way down. Felt bad for the businesses but was easier to see things and get accommodation.

[@mindnbody23]

Thank you for the insider highlights

[@EdwinPoh]

I am going to be there just for 1 night..from 8th to 9th June...It is a return after 15 years..the last time being bused up from a cruise..I guess I had better not be too greedy with the my short time there. THank you.

[@jonhewitt3]

I'm island hopping at the end of April, beginning of May 2023, going to be finishing my journey on Santorini for 4 days, have everything planned thanks to your videos 😎

[@GreeceExplained]

Greaaaat choice !! You ll have a blast

[@jonhewitt3]

@@GreeceExplained last time I visited Santorini, I did a day trip from Crete, wasn't long enough!

[@MrSnowboarder1980]

Going same time. I’ll see ya there

[@wagherbert]

Another excellent video !

[@MrGagalilMonster]

I came across your channel probably due to the algorithm of likes I have been doing since I am visiting Santorini in early sept which I’m so excited. (I wonder if the humid hot weather is what we get in Texas) I’m going through your videos so thank you for this it has been so helpful. Also good to know you do a Athens tour cause I’ll also be there. Thanks for all the tips

[@GreeceExplained]

Ive been to Texas and yes, on non windy days, Santorini is exactly like Texas ! Nasty humid.

[@andreaskagawa1016]

I was in Santorini 10 to 15 Mar 2024.. all days are sunshine but not hot.. only 1 day windy and 1 day with 30 min light rain then sunshine. Many shops and restos were closed but Fira ans Oia are not ghost towns.. still some people and with little crowd make the great pictures. However, the ferry to Mykonos from Santorini is not started until end Mar so we did nit manage to visit Mykonos

[@joedonuts13]

Hello Sebastian! I love your content. I will be visiting on Oct 25 and our ship will port at 1pm. I see there will be another ship leaving at 4pm. We will be the only ship at port for the sunset. I can't wait to enjoy the beauty of Santorini. Have a Happy New Year!!🥳

[@GreeceExplained]

Wow lucky you !!! You re gonna have an amazing sunset. Happy New Year !

[@hidra3184]

I wish I found this video before I booked a hotel. 🙈 Your videos are really helpful. Just a quick question, we are going on the 1st week of April this year. What is the weather like? Is it windy? Thinking about what to pack as I have an 8-year-old with me. Thank you.

[@GreeceExplained]

Santorini is always windy, so yes it'll be windy :-D Temperature will be around 15 degrees, mostly sunny. Definitely wind jackets for the day and thicker jackets for the evenings.

[@bitoyako]

Would like to start off by saying your channel is amazingly helpful! We have our trip booked from October 11-20 this year - will we still have activities/restaurants to do and eat at? I’m a little worried now 😢

[@GreeceExplained]

Thx for the kind words :-) Yes you will, no worries

[@Ascendify5]

Jukkasjarvi ice hotel northern lights in September ending and vising Santorini in October😎

[@Aglaia6]

Your content has been so helpful with my trip planning - especially the breakdown of the bus lines! Thank you! I am coming to Santorini in April and was hoping to get a ferry from Thira to Heraklion. I am thinking it is too early in the season for a ferry - there are no direct ones coming up on ferry hopper. Would you recommend waiting a little while longer for an updated schedule? Or should I just book a flight? Thanks for any advice you can give!

[@GreeceExplained]

Hey Tashi ! The connections between Thira and Crete will start this year on April 12th. Before that, its only by plane indeed :-)

[@lyric205]

Thanks for asking this I’m going in April too and haven’t been able to find a ferry so this helped

[@cristianmelendezbarria4304]

Thanks Sebastian for this channel, so helpful and valuable info. So when it comes to less crowd, open restaurants and weather, April would be a better option than going in November?.

[@GreeceExplained]

Correct !

[@piyalibanerjee8648]

This video is very informative.Could u plz let me know if restaurant n shops will be open this year around October last week.27-29oct specifically??

[@GreeceExplained]

In Fira and Oia, everything will still be open. The rest of the island will already be half closed.

[@bgnorthport]

We're going to be in Santorini from September 7th-11th. What is the average sea temperature then? We're from Florida and we're use to the ocean temperature being between 80F to 85F degrees. We went to Capri in September of 2021 and if I had to guess the water temperature was in the low 70's and it felt cold. We booked a Volcano tour and were planning on going swimming in the hot springs.

[@abhishekvashistha347]

Hello, can you plz advise specifically if last week of March upto first week of April is an okay time to visit Santorini. atleast we will find some people? Also if at that time I will get boat from Athens to Santorini? + will that be too windy and cold?

[@mariebrown9415]

Air BNBs are also on the uprise for 2023. The Oia 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen overlooking the Caldera I stayed x 5 days in 2022 is currently listing as 3x the price I paid for same week for 2023. I booked 1 year in advance. Not sure I would pay that price for 2023 or would stay fewer nights.

[@GreeceExplained]

Wow thats nuts ! Thx for the input Marie.

[@paolabarjas]

Hello Sebastian!!.I would love to know which hotels you used to make this price comparison. I would love to be able to enjoy once in a lifetime one of those hotels with views of the caldera, but I wouldn't know how to distinguish a good one. (and hopefully I don't have to walk as far to get to it as you mentioned in another video). once again thanks for your information, always good information

[@alexandercamachomurcia888]

Yo estuve ahora en diciembre, llega a Fira en bus desde el aeropuerto, hay tres hoteles que puedes usar, Pelican, Platia o Antonia...el precio de los dos primeros son entre 75 a 100 euros, si quieres hoteles con caldera view es mejor en Oia

[@GreeceExplained]

Hi Paola ! The next video that I will post will be exactly that ! The best caldera view hotels. So keep an eye open ;-)

[@kwakit]

hi seb! will you be in santorini next summer?

[@GreeceExplained]

Nope, I'm a tour guide in Athens now :-)

[@devi4295]

Hi we are planned to come Santorini on April second week. what about the climate at that time ?

[@GreeceExplained]

Tshirt by day, sweater by night.

[@asapspeakandplay]

May and October are the least crowded... so everybody goes in May and October to avoid crowds! :D lol

[@MrAwesomeSauce777]

Luckily we will be the only ship docked that day, so around 4k passengers, opposed to 18k

[@trichoderma_reesei]

Hi Sebastian, what is the status in 2024 regarding visiting in mid May? Would that also be overly full like in the high summer?

[@GreeceExplained]

Pretty much, yes

[@jainchirag21064]

Hello Sebastián, During mid April is it worth booking hotel with jacuzzi on roof? Or due to weather its not worth? Thanks appreciate you reply

[@GreeceExplained]

I'd say yes. April will already have some seriously sunny days. The evenings are chilly, but in the middle of the day it can already feel pretty nice.

[@DanielMunoz-yq8km]

Hi Sebastian, going to Fira and Oia Apr 22-29. Will restaurants and shops be fully open? And how will the crowds be during that time?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes everything open. Not crowded

[@DanielMunoz-yq8km]

@@GreeceExplained what about Mykonos? Also spending a few days there on Apr 18-22. Will it be worth going?

[@tselinsky6452]

Unfortunately with the fast flow of information today, the shoulder seasons are going to become square. So before you know it, the bargains will be eradicated. Such is the case in the world of tourism in these post-covid days...

[@peterjamessmith9265]

Damn. I booked May 2023 months ago. 🤔

[@brittanyshort8692]

Same :( May 20-24 we will be in Santorini

[@rolfserr7984]

Hello, can you tell me which side of the island is better? I have two hotels to choose from. Ambassador Santorini in Caldera Bay or Canaves Oia Suites. Which location is better! Where is it not so hot or more windy in summer? Thank you if can help me.

[@GreeceExplained]

I explain that in this vid : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mailo2icodp-h5o

[@iswaryaramesh8042]

Is it a good time to visit mykonos in October first or second week. Will everything remain open?

[@GreeceExplained]

First week, yes. Second week, half dead. Third and fourth week, completely dead.

[@rajulkhare8660]

We r planning to visit Greece (athens,santorini and mykonos) in Oct 1st week.. Will the restaurants, beaches or may b any activities closed or not?? Is it advisable to visit at that time?? Also shud we move our trip to oct 15??

[@GreeceExplained]

Everything is still open until Oct 15th. Then from Oct 15 to Nov 15 everything progressively shuts down.

[@rajulkhare8660]

@GreeceExplained thanks a lot for reply:-)

[@lyric205]

Heading to Oia April 5th from Rome do I need to worry about rain? Or will the weather be okay?

[@GreeceExplained]

April = 2-3 days of rain throughout the month.

[@tanhweemien2096]

Hi Sebastian, I will go to Santorini from 3rd Apr to 6 Apr for my honeymoon trip. You will suggest me to stay at which part of Santorini? Is all the shops open in fira and oia during April?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes Fira and Oia will nearly entirely be open. Much more than the other towns. So I suggest you stay in one of those 2. Or Imerovigli.

[@tanhweemien2096]

@@GreeceExplained during early April, will oia be crowded during sunset time? Do you have any recommended hotel (good view with more affordable rate) to share since is low season. Which hotel got the best offer ? :)

[@GreeceExplained]

@@tanhweemien2096 No Oia will not be that crowded at sunset time. Best Hotels in Oia : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpuyY6tmmN-Fh8k Their rates in April are MUCH lower than what you'll see in the video, so go and have a look which ones are within your budget.

[@ameyamehta966]

Hi, I'm planning to come for honeymoon in 10-15th March 2023. Is it a good time? Will places be opening up again? I'm most worried about the rains.

[@GreeceExplained]

Places only start reopening late March, so 10-15 March is still considered 100% off season. But as you might've seen in my video about Santorini in the winter time, there are still a few things to do on the island, and some restaurants are open. It usually only rains 2-3 days during March, so unless you have bad luck, you should be okay.

[@lifeofmickie]

Is it safe & reliable to travel on ferries around 4-14 oct from one island to another?

[@GreeceExplained]

Sure

[@lyric205]

One last question do you still get to enjoy the sun set during the month of April also will it be cold?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes for the sunset. Its cold in the mornings / evenings, but during the day it's usually quite pleasant.

[@koushiksreenivas6493]

Hi Sebastian, We are planning our Santorini trip for 4 days in second half of October and it will be completely Santorini, nothing else. Just want to check on car rentals, can we take it after coming there or we have book upfront?

[@GreeceExplained]

Better book upfront coz its not uncommon for them to sell out

[@koushiksreenivas6493]

@Greece Explained thank you so much for your response and one last query, should we visit Athens or we can skip it?

[@GreeceExplained]

@@koushiksreenivas6493 It all depends what you like ... Watch my "Things to do in Athens" video and that should help you make up your mind :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/npbGg5iJjZxjndU

[@koushiksreenivas6493]

@@GreeceExplained Thank you so much Mr Sebastian

[@dianykno]

Hi, is it true most shops and restaurants are close in October?

[@GreeceExplained]

Most places close late October / early November.

[@soniasobhanmanesh4189]

I REALLY WISH I HAD FOUND YOU BEFORE BUYING MY TICKETS!😒

[@natarajanb4719]

does it make it sense to visit Greece (including Islands) in november second half?

[@GreeceExplained]

In my opinion only Santorini and Crete are worth visiting during the winter (Nov to March). You won't have anything to do on the other islands.

[@philpetersen854]

Is the water taxi still operating from Fira to Oia?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yup

[@memomohit8911]

Hi iam thinking to travel to Athens mykonos and santorini on 4th march is it a good time to come there please guide

[@GreeceExplained]

I would Athens Santorini Crete. Mykonos will be all closed, as I explain in this vid : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJioYp6Efa-GndE

[@24AVR]

I dont like crowds. We will be in athens in October this year.

[@finicky009]

Hi i am coming between 1-5th april in santorini do we need to carry winter clothing and forecast shows rains

[@GreeceExplained]

Temperatures will be around 15-20C, mostly sunny. So definitely spring clothes rather than winter ones.

[@finicky009]

Thanks a ton 🙏

[@piranavan1627]

Hey i have booked to come from 26march to 1st april is it a good time?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes it is

[@berniceowusu8048]

Hi, we planning on coming to oia in early november ..is it worth it

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes it is, but be aware that nearly all tours will have stopped by then.

[@berniceowusu8048]

Thank youuu

[@shomratrafi4318]

End of January in santorini for honeymoon is good or bad ?

[@GreeceExplained]

Good

[@8989shopper]

Is end of June really hot in Santorini ？im considering doing a pre wedding photo shoot there but worried it may be too hot? Any ideas anyone?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes pretty hot, but if you have your photo shoot before 10am or after 6pm you should be fine.

[@franklomeli2430]

Mid September ????

[@Shhhwithnush]

Hey I’ve already booked my visit to santorini for 27 to 29 december in Ducato Di oia - is that a good idea? We don’t like crowds n there’s a hot tub watching caldera. Will it be good?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes if you like peace, its gonna be perfect. I explain what Santorini looks like in the winter in this video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5m5gnWFf7GYr80