Beach Weather in Red Beach, Santorini, Greece

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
18°
 
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 16° 15° 14° 14° 14°
67% 79% 87% 80% 56% 87% 100% 100%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 1.8mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.8mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 14°
100% 94% 100% 90% 94% 100% 98% 70%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 15°
59% 68% 89% 80% 90% 99% 98% 100%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15°
100% 100% 100% 55% 91% 100% 95% 65%
0.2mm 1.1mm 2.5mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16°
91% 2% 2% 14% 37% 49% 33% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16°
4% 4% 4% 3% 2% 3% 4% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18° 19° 19°
9% 11% 6% 7% 3% 3% 5% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
21
kmh
38
kmh
47
kmh
57
kmh
50
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.4m
1.1m
1.7m
2.1m
2.3m
6.8s 5.3s 5.8s 6.7s 7.0s 5.5s 7.9s 7.9s
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
1.7m
1.4m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
8.0s 8.1s 6.8s 6.4s 6.4s 6.4s 6.2s 6.1s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
20
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
5.7s 5.6s 5.3s 4.2s 3.7s 3.0s 3.2s 3.0s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
38
kmh
19
kmh
30
kmh
36
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
7.8s 7.5s 7.1s 6.8s 6.7s 6.4s 6.2s 6.1s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.7m
0.9m
0.6m
1.4m
1.2m
1.0m
3.1s 3.0s 2.9s 4.2s 4.1s 5.5s 5.6s 5.2s
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
4.9s 4.6s 4.4s 6.3s 3.9s 3.9s 6.1s 6.0s
Thu 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
6.0s 5.8s 5.6s 4.0s 4.7s 4.9s 5.2s 5.7s
Fri 8th December
3:30 AM 9:18 AM 4:01 PM 9:53 PM
0.30 0.10 0.20 0.10
Sat 9th December
4:13 AM 10:05 AM 4:40 PM 10:39 PM
0.20 0.10 0.20 0.10
Sun 10th December
4:51 AM 10:48 AM 5:17 PM 11:22 PM
0.20 0.20 0.10 0.20
Mon 11th December
5:29 AM 11:31 AM 5:54 PM
0.20 0.20 0.10
Tue 12th December
12:04 AM 6:06 AM 12:13 PM 6:32 PM
0.20 0.10 0.20 0.10
Wed 13th December
12:47 AM 6:45 AM 12:56 PM 7:11 PM
0.20 0.10 0.30 0.00
Thu 14th December
1:30 AM 7:25 AM 1:42 PM 7:52 PM
0.20 0.10 0.30 0.00
Fri 8th December
17°
4.2mm
20kmh NW
82%
Sat 9th December
15°
0.9mm
36kmh NNW
93%
Sun 10th December
15°
0.1mm
13kmh NNW
85%
Mon 11th December
15°
4.5mm
28kmh N
88%
Tue 12th December
16°
0.0mm
7kmh SW
29%
Wed 13th December
16°
0.0mm
12kmh NNW
3%
Thu 14th December
19°
0.0mm
22kmh SSE
6%
Fri 15th December
19°
0.1mm
49kmh SE
64%
Sat 16th December
19°
0.0mm
41kmh SE
42%
Sun 17th December
18°
3.0mm
19kmh SSE
79%
Mon 18th December
16°
0.4mm
30kmh WNW
79%
Tue 19th December
13°
1.2mm
47kmh NNW
99%
Wed 20th December
13°
0.1mm
39kmh N
80%
Thu 21st December
14°
0.0mm
49kmh N
15%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 60%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Red Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Red Beach, Santorini, Greece

A holiday at Red Beach in Santorini, Greece, offers an unforgettable experience with its unique landscape, crystal clear blue waters, and breathtaking views. This stunning beach is located near the ancient village of Akrotiri and is famous for its red and black volcanic sand and cliffs. It's an ideal destination for those seeking a unique beach experience amidst the natural beauty of Santorini.

Beach Type

Red Beach features coarse sand with a mix of red and black colors due to its volcanic origin. The striking contrast between the red cliffs and the deep blue waters creates a dramatic atmosphere that attracts visitors from all around the world. Snorkeling and diving are especially popular at Red Beach because of its rocky seabed, which provides an excellent habitat for various marine species. The underwater rock formations and rich marine life make it an exciting spot for exploring the wonders beneath the surface.

Beach Activities

At Red Beach, visitors can enjoy various activities that take advantage of its unique landscape:

  1. Sunbathing: The striking beauty of Red Beach makes it a perfect spot to relax on a sun lounger while taking in the surrounding views.
  2. Swimming: The clear blue waters are perfect for swimming and cooling off during hot summer days.
  3. Snorkeling & Diving: The rocky seabed is home to various marine species, making Red Beach an excellent spot for snorkeling or diving.
  4. Photography: Capture the stunning contrast between the red cliffs, black sand, and blue waters in your photos.
  5. Hiking: Explore nearby hiking trails that lead to panoramic views overlooking the beach.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts directly on Red Beach itself due to its protected status as part of Akrotiri's archaeological site, there are several accommodation options in nearby areas:

  1. Apanemo Hotel
  2. Cavo Bianco Resort
  3. White & Co. Exclusive Island Villas

Areas to Stay In

For those looking for accommodation close to Red Beach, consider the following areas:

  1. Akrotiri: This ancient village is the closest area to Red Beach, offering a range of accommodations, including hotels and villas.
  2. Fira: The capital of Santorini is a 20-minute drive from Red Beach and offers numerous accommodation options, shopping centers, and vibrant nightlife.
  3. Perissa & Perivolos: These popular beach destinations are located on the southeastern side of Santorini and are about a 30-minute drive from Red Beach.

Beach Amenities

Red Beach offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent
  • A small canteen serving snacks and refreshments
  • Public restrooms
  • Parking area near the beach access path (limited spaces)
  • Accessible via a short hiking trail from Akrotiri village (note that the path may be challenging for some visitors due to its rocky terrain)

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