Best time to visit · Mykonos · Greece
The best time to visit Mykonos
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best months for Mykonos are June and September, when the sea is warm, everything is open and prices and crowds are below the July–August peak. May and October are calmer and cheaper but the sea is cooler and some places are still closed. From November to March most hotels, restaurants and beach clubs close.
Key facts
- Best months
- June and September
- Shoulder season
- May, July–August and October
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 28°C (82°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 14°C (57°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~9 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- November–March
Seasons
Mykonos has a dry Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers cooled by the strong northerly meltemi wind in July and August, and mild, wet, windy winters when most hotels close.
April–May
Spring
The island reopens around Easter; sunny, mild and quiet, with sea temperatures still cool for swimming.
June–August
Summer
Hot, dry and lively, with warm sea, packed beach clubs and peak prices; the meltemi blows strongly in July and August.
September–October
Autumn
Warm sea and calmer winds in September; by late October many businesses close for winter.
November–March
Winter
Mild but wet and windy; most tourist services are closed and ferry links are reduced.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 10°C | 9 | 16°C | 9.8 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 14°C | 10°C | 8 | 15°C | 10.8 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 16°C | 11°C | 6 | 15°C | 11.9 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| April | 19°C | 13°C | 4 | 16°C | 13.1 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| May | 22°C | 16°C | 2 | 18°C | 14.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 26°C | 20°C | 1 | 21°C | 14.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 28°C | 22°C | 0 | 23°C | 14.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 28°C | 23°C | 0 | 24°C | 13.6 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 25°C | 20°C | 1 | 23°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 22°C | 17°C | 4 | 21°C | 11.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 18°C | 14°C | 6 | 19°C | 10.1 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| December | 15°C | 12°C | 9 | 17°C | 9.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| April | Orthodox Easter, with candlelit processions on Good Friday (date varies) |
| 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) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in November–March, and the sights are quietest in November–March. Many visitors avoid November–March.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Mykonos?
The best months for Mykonos are June and September, when the sea is warm, everything is open and prices and crowds are below the July–August peak. May and October are calmer and cheaper but the sea is cooler and some places are still closed. From November to March most hotels, restaurants and beach clubs close.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Mykonos?
Usually in November–March. Mild but wet and windy; most hotels, beach clubs and many restaurants are closed, and ferries are fewer.
+What is the rainiest month in Mykonos?
January, with about 9 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Mykonos get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).