Santorini vs Athens

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Santorini edges ahead as the better destination in November. Santorini offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Athens sees 7 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Santorini sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Athens is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Santorini is the stronger choice in November. Santorini receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Santorini reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Athens averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 11°C (52°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 November.

Santorini receives approximately 35 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during November. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Athens sees 50 mm over 7 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%.