Month guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in August
What August 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
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. The busiest and priciest month, with the warmest sea and the liveliest nightlife; book everything early.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Mykonos: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:12
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and lively, with warm sea, packed beach clubs and peak prices; the meltemi blows strongly in July and August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Dormition of the Virgin — church festivals across the Cyclades and a major pilgrimage on Tinos (15 August)
- XLSIOR LGBTQ+ festival (usually mid to late August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Agios Stefanos
Armenistis Lighthouse
A late-19th-century stone lighthouse on the island's northwest cape, about 6 km from Chora, looking across the strait to Tinos.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Beach · South coast
Paradise and Super Paradise beaches
Take a sea taxi from Platis Gialos instead of driving; parking is scarce in July and August.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- After dark
- Outdoors
Beach · Platis Gialos and Psarou
Platis Gialos and Psarou
Two neighbouring sheltered bays on the south coast with shallow, clear water.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
Beach · North coast
Agios Sostis
Bring an umbrella and water, and come on a day when the meltemi wind is light.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
- Nature
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mykonos.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 23°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Mykonos?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events 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 August a good time to visit Mykonos?
It is a shoulder-season month. The busiest and priciest month, with the warmest sea and the liveliest nightlife; book everything early.
+How warm is Mykonos in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.