Athens vs Santorini

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Santorini edges ahead as the better destination in August. Santorini offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Athens sees 13 sunshine hours and 1 rain days.

Athens can feel quite hot at 33°C, so plan for heat. Santorini is also comfortable at 27°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Santorini is the stronger choice in August.

Athens reaches an average high of 33°C (91°F) and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Santorini averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Athens receives approximately 5 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during August. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Santorini sees 0 mm over 0 rain days. That makes Santorini the drier option by 1 rain day and 5 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.