Athens vs Santorini

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.

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

Athens reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Santorini averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 15°C (59°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 November.

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

Santorini sees 35 mm over 6 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%.