Santorini vs Athens

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Santorini edges ahead as the better destination in April. Santorini offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Athens sees 11 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.

Santorini sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Athens is also comfortable at 20°C.

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

Santorini reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Athens averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Santorini receives approximately 16 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during April. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Athens sees 28 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Santorini the drier option by 2 rain days and 12 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.