Santorini vs Athens

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Santorini edges ahead as the better destination in July. Santorini offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Athens sees 7 sunshine hours and 1 rain days.

Santorini sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Athens is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Santorini is the stronger choice in July. Santorini receives 6 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Santorini reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during July. 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 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

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

Athens sees 15 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Santorini the drier option by 1 rain day and 15 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.