Month guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in April
What April is really like in Mykonos: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Zde, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Hotels begin opening around Easter; walking weather is pleasant but swimming is chilly.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Mykonos: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with March (16°C (61°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:53
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (April–May). The island reopens around Easter; sunny, mild and quiet, with sea temperatures still cool for swimming.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
- Orthodox Easter, with candlelit processions on Good Friday (date varies)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Ano Mera
Ano Mera and Panagia Tourliani Monastery
The inland village of Ano Mera centres on a square of tavernas and the 16th-century Monastery of Panagia Tourliani, with a marble bell tower and an elaborately carved wooden iconostasis.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Food
- Off the beaten path
- Free
Waterfront · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Little Venice
Find a seat by 6pm in July or August for sunset, or watch from the rocks below the windmills for free.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Couples
- After dark
- Views
- Photo spot
Landmark · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Kato Mili windmills
A row of whitewashed, thatched windmills stands on a low ridge above Little Venice, built from the 16th century onwards to grind grain using the Aegean's strong winds.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Historic site · Delos
Delos
Take an early boat, bring water and a hat, and climb Mount Kynthos for the view over the ruins; there is very little shade.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Iconic
- Kids
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 13°C and 4 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Mykonos?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Mykonos in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Mykonos?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hotels begin opening around Easter; walking weather is pleasant but swimming is chilly.
+How warm is Mykonos in April?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in April?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.