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The Weather in SANTORINI island GREECE
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Whenever you and your loved ones embark on your cheap holidays to Greece you wil surely enjoy a visit to the beautiful volcanic island of Santoriniin Greece! Santorini and another Greek island, Anafi are said to be the only locations in Europe to enjoy a hot desert climate and thisis one of the main reasons why tourists make it a point to drop by this Aegean island paradise. The volcanic properties of the coastline allow it to absorb the heat from the sun making the waters around the coast significantly warmer and very pleasant to swim in and bathe

The wetaher of Santorini is affected by its location and its volcanic nature. Santorini weather is almost always fair, with pleasant temperatures throughout the year. The weather in summer is hot and dry, spring andautumn temperatures are perfect, while winter Santorini weather is mild. Since the average summer temperature in Santorini is hot during the day, it is a good idea to have a strong sun-block with you, to apply often if you are sightseeing or lying on the beach. As with Paphos weather, the temperature in the evenings can be cool, so we suggest carrying a light jacket with you. Spring, autumn and winterweather, although pleasant and temp, does call for warmer clothes, such as a light sweater & a jacket.

The majority of the year is sunny, with clear skies, making Santorini Island, Greece one of the most enjoyable vacation destinations. January, February and March in Santorini have an average temperature of 12 to 13C.
The spring months of April and May are characterized by temperatures in the high teens. From June to September, Santorini weather is hot and temperatures are in the high 20s to the low 30s. From October, the weather in Santorini begins to get cooler, with temperatures ranging from the low to high teens. The climate in Santorini is also affected by the winds gusting in the region. The Meltemi wind is quite strong in July and middle August, while the Sirocco wind blows in Santorini in the springtime. On the whole, Santorini weather is ideal for holidays throughout the
year. Even if the sea is too cold to swim in, the excellent weather conditions in Santorini GREECE make it possible to enjoy beachcombing, sightseeing and touring. The sunset is just as beautiful in the winter, as in the summer

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