Mykonos vs Athens

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Mykonos edges ahead as the better destination in September. Mykonos offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Athens sees 11 sunshine hours and 3 rain days.

Mykonos sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Athens is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Mykonos is the stronger choice in September.

Mykonos reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 21°C (70°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Athens averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 19°C (66°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Mykonos receives approximately 6 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during September. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Athens sees 17 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Mykonos the drier option by 2 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.