The Meltemi hits the Cyclades hardest in late August, with gusts regularly cancelling fast-ferry routes and pushing departure times by hours. This post breaks down how strong the wind typically is on Santorini versus neighbouring islands, which ferry routes are most vulnerable, and what the caldera'
The Meltemi — the Aegean's dominant summer wind — intensifies through July and peaks in August, hitting Santorini with sustained 40-60 km/h gusts that make northern beaches unswimmable while the sheltered southern coast stays calm. This post explains the Meltemi's mechanics, maps which beaches and s
The Aegean meltemi wind is the single most important weather factor for Greek island travel in July, and most travelers have no idea it exists until their ferry is cancelled. This post explains how the meltemi operates, compares temperature and wind data across Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Crete,
