🇬🇷 Athens vs Santorini 🇬🇷

Athens, Greece vs Santorini, Greece — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Athens is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Santorini is drier, with roughly 10 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇷 Athens🇬🇷 Santorini
Avg annual high22°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)July (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (7°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year5646
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, September, October

🇬🇷 Athens

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (7°C).

🇬🇷 Santorini

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Athens or Santorini warmer?

Athens is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Athens or Santorini?

Athens is rainier — Santorini sees about 10 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Athens vs Santorini?

Athens is best around April, May, October; Santorini is best around May, September, October.

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