🇫🇷 Paris vs Santorini 🇬🇷

Paris, France vs Santorini, Greece — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santorini is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santorini is drier, with roughly 68 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Paris🇬🇷 Santorini
Avg annual high16°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (25°C)July (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year11446
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberMay, September, October

🇫🇷 Paris

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

🇬🇷 Santorini

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Paris or Santorini warmer?

Santorini is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Paris or Santorini?

Paris is rainier — Santorini sees about 68 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Paris vs Santorini?

Paris is best around May, June, September; Santorini is best around May, September, October.

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