Athens vs Santorini

Athens and Santorini are closely matched in February. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Athens is on the cooler side at 13°C, requiring warmer clothing. Santorini is cooler at 14°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in February. Santorini receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Athens reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Santorini averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Athens receives approximately 48 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during February. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Santorini sees 58 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 2 rain days and 10 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.