🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Santorini 🇬🇷

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Santorini, Greece — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santorini is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santorini is drier, with roughly 106 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇬🇷 Santorini
Avg annual high14°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year15246
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, September, October

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇬🇷 Santorini

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Santorini warmer?

Santorini is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Santorini?

Amsterdam is rainier — Santorini sees about 106 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Santorini?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Santorini is best around May, September, October.

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