Santorini vs Athens

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.

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

Santorini reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Athens averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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.

Santorini receives approximately 39 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Athens sees 50 mm over 7 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.