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Santorini, August 20
Santorini street view during August
Historical Weather Analysis

Santorini Weather on August 20 — Best Time to Visit?

Based on 30 years of historical data, we have the answer.

clear-day

27.7°C

High

23.8°C

Low

0%

Rain

🔥 Feels like 30°C (humidity)

clear-day
YES, IT'S PARADISE
Peak Season

August 20 is statistically one of the best days of the year in Santorini. With minimal rain risk (0%) and pleasant highs of 28°C, it's ideal for outdoor adventures. Expect a bustling atmosphere in Santorini right now—this is when the city truly comes alive with visitors.

Currency

EUR

Euro

Language

Greek

Driving

Right side

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Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.838

Santorini Weather Forecast for August 20

"Warm & Sunny. Expect average highs of 27.7°C. 0% chance of rain."

What to Wear in Santorini in August

Based on historical data for August 20, Santorini typically experiences temperatures between 23.8°C and 27.7°C. We recommend packing t-shirt, light clothing to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (0% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.

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  • T-Shirt
  • Light Clothing

Average High

extreme-hot

27.7°C

Daytime Peak

Average Low

extreme-cold

23.8°C

Nighttime Low

Feels Like

partly-cloudy-day

30°C

🔥 Feels warmer

Rain Chance

rain

0%

Avg 0mm if it rains

Cloud Cover

cloudy

2%

Clear sky

Pressure

pressure

1009.7 hPa

Low volatility

Santorini Weather Conditions & UV Index

Weather Confidence

30-year variance analysis

100%Highly Predictable

Based on 10 years of data

Temperature
±1.6°CStable
Precipitation
0-0%Predictable

🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 100% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Sun Exposure

UV Index & Safety Guide

7.2High
036811+

Protection Needed

SPF 30+ required, seek shade

Safe Sun Windows
Morning

05:00 - 10:00

Afternoon

16:00 - 19:00

Peak danger: 10:00 - 14:00
Time to Sunburn

Type I-II

🔴 11 min to burn

Type III-IV

🟡 17 min to burn

Type V-VI

🟢 28 min to burn

UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.

Outdoor Comfort

How pleasant is it outside?

63Moderate
TemperatureHot
HumidityHumid
WindWindy

Dew Point

21.5°C

Humid/Sticky

Heat Index

30°C

Feels hotter

😐 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours

Marine Conditions

Water Temp
26°C
🛁 Tropical Bath
Avg daily surface temperature
Surf Conditions
0.75m
🌊 Fun Waves
Max daily wave height
Advisories

Jellyfish Warning

High water temps may attract jellyfish swarms.

Swim Index

✅ Excellent Swimming Conditions

Travel & Logistics Insights

Local Calendar

Business Day

Standard hours in Greece

Flight Traffic

High

98/100 pressure index

Health Advisory

Required

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Landing Slots

~48

Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)

Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Santorini

Daylight & Sun

Solar Elevation Cycle

🌅 Sunrise

05:41

☀️ Noon

12:23

🌇 Sunset

19:05

⏱️ Daylight

13h 23m

Golden Hour
Morning05:41 - 06:16
18:30 - 19:05Evening

Wind Speed

wind

30.3 km/h

Fresh breeze

Sunshine

clear-day

12.5 hrs

Direct Sun (Cloud-free)

Humidity

humidity

69%

Slightly humid

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Travel Health & Safety in Santorini

Travel Comfort Index

Real-time tourism conditions

Weather Quality

☀️ Excellent

100/100

Tourist Crowds

🔴 Very Busy

100/100

Price Level

💰💰💰 Expensive

100/100

Health & Wellbeing

Meteo-Health Forecast

100Score
Atmospheric Pressure1009.7 hPa
Volatility:Low
Migraine RiskLow

Stable conditions. Low risk of headaches.

Joint Pain RiskLow

Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.

Fishing IndexFair

Moderate fish activity expected.

Air Quality Forecast
34AQI
Good
PM2.5 Concentration4.3 µg/m³

Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.

Regional Safety Profile

High

Seismic Activity

Active seismic zone. Multiple earthquakes per year.

Total events (30y):474
In Aug (30y):9
Last in Aug:2025-08-22
💡 Earthquake risk elevated. Download a seismic alert app.

Travel Alert: This region has elevated natural risks. We recommend registering with your embassy and keeping emergency numbers handy.

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Santorini on August 20 averages 27.7°C with a 0% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 90/100."

— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology

Santorini Weather History (2010–2024)

Temperature History

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Hall of Fame

Records from last 10 years

Hottest
2024
31.6°C
Coldest
2019
22.7°C
Rainiest
2016
0.0mm

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📍 Is Santorini Worth Visiting on August 20?

Planning a trip to Santorini on August 20? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year typically offers vibrant summer conditions averaging 27.7°C with a 0% historical precipitation risk.

✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 48 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.

💉 Health Advisory: 6 vaccinations are recommended for Greece, including COVID-19.

🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 26°C (tropical bath). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.75m.

📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest August 20 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 31.6°C in 2024, while the coldest dropped to 22.7°C in 2019.

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