Athens vs Santorini

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Santorini edges ahead as the better destination in March. Santorini offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Athens sees 9 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Athens sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Santorini is also comfortable at 15°C.

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

Athens reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Santorini averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 12°C (54°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 March.

Athens receives approximately 50 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Santorini sees 39 mm over 7 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.