Season guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in autumn
September–October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Zde, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Warm sea and calmer winds in September; by late October many businesses close for winter. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 5 rainy days across September–October. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–October
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 5
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 1 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 22°C (72°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 4 | 11.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 24°C (75°F) against a yearly 21°C (70°F), and 5 of the year's roughly 50 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Beach · South coast
Paradise and Super Paradise beaches
Two sandy south-coast bays famous for beach bars and parties that start in the afternoon and run late in high season.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- After dark
- Outdoors
Beach · Platis Gialos and Psarou
Platis Gialos and Psarou
Swim at Platis Gialos for easy family facilities, then walk over the headland to see the scene at Psarou.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
Beach · North coast
Agios Sostis
An undeveloped sandy bay on the north coast with no sunbeds, a small chapel on the headland and a simple grill taverna above the beach known for lunchtime queues.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
- Nature
Beach · North coast
Ftelia
Watch the windsurfers from the beach on windy days, or swim when the wind drops in the morning.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- History
- Free
Beach · Agios Ioannis
Agios Ioannis beach
A sandy beach on the southwest coast with views to Delos and the sunset, used as a location for the 1989 film Shirley Valentine.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Day trips in autumn
- Naxos (About 40–75 minutes by ferry) — The largest Cycladic island has the Portara marble gateway by its harbour, a Venetian castle quarter and long sandy beaches south of the town.
- Paros (About 45–60 minutes by fast ferry) — Paros combines the fishing harbour of Naoussa, the whitewashed town of Parikia with its Byzantine church of Panagia Ekatontapyliani, and good beaches, with a gentler pace.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Mykonos?
Yes: September is among the best months. Warm sea and calmer winds in September; by late October many businesses close for winter.
+What is the weather like in Mykonos in autumn?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 5 rainy days over the season.