🇬🇷 Mykonos vs Santorini 🇬🇷

Mykonos, Greece vs Santorini, Greece — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santorini is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Santorini is drier, with roughly 2 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇷 Mykonos🇬🇷 Santorini
Avg annual high20°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (27°C)July (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (10°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year4846
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberMay, September, October

🇬🇷 Mykonos

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (27°C), coldest lows in January (10°C).

🇬🇷 Santorini

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mykonos or Santorini warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Mykonos or Santorini?

Mykonos is rainier — Santorini sees about 2 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Mykonos vs Santorini?

Mykonos is best around May, September, October; Santorini is best around May, September, October.

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