Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Santorini in August

The sea around Santorini averages 26°C in August, usually between 25°C and 27°C. That is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably.

Average26°CWarm
Usual range25°C–27°C80% of readings
vs July+1.3°warmer
vs September−1.0°cooler next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–October.

August in recent years

202326°C
202426°C
202526°C

Nearby in August

Ios26°C37 km
Amorgos25°C64 km
Naxos26°C75 km
Paros26°C77 km
Milos26°C93 km
Mykonos25°C115 km

Beaches in Santorini

7 of 7 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.