Santorini vs Athens

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Santorini edges ahead as the better destination in October. Santorini offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Athens sees 9 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Santorini sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Athens is also comfortable at 23°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in October. Santorini receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Santorini reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Athens averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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 October.

Santorini receives approximately 24 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during October. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Athens sees 28 mm over 4 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.