Month guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in December
What December is really like in Mykonos: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Vijinn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
December is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. Quiet and windy, with only a few hotels and tavernas open for locals.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in December
December is the 10th-warmest month in Mykonos: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with November (18°C (64°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:02
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Winter (November–March). Mild but wet and windy; most tourist services are closed and ferry links are reduced.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
December has no major recurring festival in Mykonos, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · North coast
Ftelia
A wide, windswept bay on the north coast that is a magnet for windsurfers and kitesurfers when the meltemi blows.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- History
- Free
Beach · Agios Ioannis
Agios Ioannis beach
Stay for sunset; it is one of the few beaches where the sun drops into the sea opposite you.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Beach · South coast
Elia beach
One of the longest sandy beaches on the island, on the southeast coast, with a resort hotel, tavernas and organised and free sections.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Couples
Island · Rhenia
Rhenia boat trip
Choose a small-group boat and check the forecast; trips are cancelled when the wind is strong.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 12°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Mykonos?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Mykonos in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Mykonos?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Quiet and windy, with only a few hotels and tavernas open for locals.
+How warm is Mykonos in December?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in December?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.