Athens vs Santorini

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Santorini edges ahead as the better destination in April. Santorini offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Athens sees 12 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.

Athens sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Santorini is also comfortable at 17°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Santorini is the stronger choice in April.

Athens reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Santorini averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Athens receives approximately 28 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during April. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Santorini sees 16 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Santorini the drier option by 2 rain days and 12 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.