Santorini vs Athens

Santorini and Athens 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.

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

Santorini reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Athens averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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.

Santorini receives approximately 58 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Athens sees 48 mm over 7 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%.