Santorini vs Mykonos

Santorini and Mykonos are closely matched in May. 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 sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Mykonos is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in May.

Santorini reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Mykonos averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°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 May.

Santorini receives approximately 10 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during May. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Mykonos sees 10 mm over 2 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.