Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Mykonos | Santorini | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 17°C (63°F) | 17°C (63°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F) | 14°C (57°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 4 days | 4 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 21 mm | 16 mm▲ | Santorini |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day | 12h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 32 km/h | 31 km/h▲ | Santorini |
Mykonos and Santorini are closely matched in April. 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.
Mykonos sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Santorini is also comfortable at 17°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in April.
Mykonos reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
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 two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Mykonos receives approximately 21 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during April. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Santorini sees 16 mm over 4 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 17°C, lows of 14°C, 4 rain days
Highs of 17°C, lows of 14°C, 4 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Mykonos | Santorini | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 13°C | 11d | 13°C | 10d |
| Feb | 13°C | 9d | 14°C | 9d |
| Mar | 15°C | 7d | 15°C | 7d |
| Apr | 17°C | 4d | 17°C | 4d |
| May | 20°C | 2d | 21°C | 2d |
| Jun | 24°C | 0d | 24°C | 1d |
| Jul | 26°C | 0d | 26°C | 0d |
| Aug | 26°C | 0d | 27°C | 0d |
| Sep | 24°C | 1d | 25°C | 1d |
| Oct | 21°C | 4d | 22°C | 4d |
| Nov | 18°C | 6d | 18°C | 6d |
| Dec | 14°C | 10d | 15°C | 9d |
Mykonos Weather in April
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Santorini Weather in April
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