Will you see Santorini sunset? Clear-view odds by month
Short answer: Santorini sunset is most likely to be visible in July, when 99% of mornings are mostly clear, and least likely in January (36%). Mornings and afternoons are similar.
Summers are almost cloudless; winter brings more cloud and strong winds.
How often the view from Oia is clear
| Month | Clear mornings (7–9 am) | Clear afternoons (2–4 pm) | Overcast mornings |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32% | 36% | 34% |
| February | 40% | 37% | 28% |
| March | 48% | 45% | 25% |
| April | 55% | 53% | 19% |
| May | 62% | 59% | 15% |
| June | 88% | 88% | 3% |
| July | 99% | 99% | 0% |
| August | 99% | 99% | 0% |
| September | 86% | 87% | 3% |
| October | 70% | 70% | 10% |
| November | 50% | 47% | 21% |
| December | 39% | 35% | 27% |
Tours
Questions
What is the best month to see Santorini sunset?
Santorini sunset is most likely to be visible in July, when 99% of mornings are mostly clear, and least likely in January (36%). Mornings and afternoons are similar.
Is Santorini sunset clearer in the morning or the afternoon?
There is little difference between mornings and afternoons over the year.
How often is Santorini sunset hidden by cloud?
In January, 34% of mornings are overcast; in July only 0%. Summers are almost cloudless; winter brings more cloud and strong winds.
Share of days from 2016-2025 when total cloud cover averaged under 30% in the given hours, from ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus) via Open-Meteo, on a ~25 km grid around Santorini, Greece. Peaks can make their own cloud that the grid misses; check a webcam on the day.