Benchmarked strictly across TripTiming's 5 empirical pillars: Crowds, Weather, Vibes, Prices, and Safety.
While Mykonos captures an advantage on pure Weather (70 vs 69) with 15°C ambient temperatures, Santorini decisively captures February on Crowds (68 vs 68) and Prices (88 vs 88). Mykonos suffers from seasonal congestion and peak lodging premiums ($95/night), whereas Santorini delivers a more balanced, friction-free itinerary with approximately $63 in lodging savings on a 7-night stay ($86/night vs $95/night).