Santorini vs Athens

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Santorini edges ahead as the better destination in June. Santorini offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Athens sees 13 sunshine hours and 3 rain days.

Santorini sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Athens runs hot at 30°C.

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

Santorini reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 21°C (70°F) at night during June. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Athens averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

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

Santorini receives approximately 1 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during June. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Athens sees 12 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Santorini the drier option by 2 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.