Santorini vs Mykonos

Santorini and Mykonos are closely matched in October. 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.

Santorini sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Mykonos is also comfortable at 21°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in October.

Santorini reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Mykonos averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 18°C (64°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 October.

Santorini receives approximately 24 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during October. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Mykonos sees 31 mm over 4 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.