🇮🇹 Rome vs Santorini 🇬🇷

Rome, Italy vs Santorini, Greece — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Santorini is drier, with roughly 36 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇹 Rome🇬🇷 Santorini
Avg annual high21°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (3°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year8246
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, September, October

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

🇬🇷 Santorini

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rome or Santorini warmer?

Rome and Santorini have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Rome or Santorini?

Rome is rainier — Santorini sees about 36 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Rome vs Santorini?

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

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