Mykonos vs Santorini

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Santorini edges ahead as the better destination in January. Santorini offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Mykonos sees 8 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Mykonos is on the cooler side at 13°C, requiring warmer clothing. Santorini is cooler at 13°C.

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

Mykonos reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Santorini averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 2°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 January.

Mykonos receives approximately 75 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Santorini sees 60 mm over 10 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%.