Sunset in Santorini: how likely is a clear evening?
Every evening, hundreds of people gather on the walls and rooftops of Oia to watch the sun sink into the Aegean behind the caldera. In summer the odds are excellent: in June, about 93 % of the sky is clear on average, and rain is rare.
How likely is the right weather?
The average share of clear sky, per month. Tap a month to see its numbers.
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June at a glance
Your odds of a clear sky
99 % chance of at least one day with a clear sky in June
Chance of a clear sky on a given day: 93 %
On average 2.8 of 3 days have a clear sky.
A guide from long-term averages, not a forecast. Days are counted as independent; weather comes in spells, so the real odds are somewhat lower.
When the sun goes down
In June the sun sets at about 20:37. Arrive an hour early to find a spot: on summer evenings the best places around the castle ruins fill up fast. From November to March the sky is cloudier and rain more frequent – but the village is quieter, too.
The meltemi
In July and August the meltemi, a strong north wind, sweeps across the Aegean. It keeps the heat bearable, but evenings on the caldera rim can be cool and gusty: in June, the daily peak wind averages about 29 km/h. Bring a light jacket.
Quick answers
What time is sunset in Santorini?
In June at about 20:37 local time (on the 15th of the month).
How likely is a clear sunset in Santorini?
Very likely in summer: in June, about 93 % of the sky is clear on average. From November to March clouds and rain are much more common.
Is it windy in Santorini?
Often, especially in July and August, when the meltemi blows. In June, the daily peak wind averages about 29 km/h.
How warm is the sea in Santorini?
In June, the sea is around 22 °C.
How the numbers are worked out
All values are long-term averages for 1996–2025: rain days count 1 mm or more of precipitation, snow days 1 cm or more of fresh snow. The snow chance is the one on our destination pages. Clear sky is 100 % minus the mean cloud cover. Sunrise, sunset and darkness are calculated for the 15th of each month. The weather on a given day can be very different; check the forecast before you go.
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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