Santorini vs Athens

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.

Santorini sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Athens runs hot at 33°C.

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

Santorini reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Athens averages 33°C (91°F) for the high and 22°C (72°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°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.

Santorini receives approximately 0 mm of rainfall across 0 rain days during August. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Athens sees 5 mm over 1 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%.