Month guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in February
What February 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
February is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Off-season and quiet, with only a few year-round tavernas and hotels open.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Mykonos: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (14°C (57°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:08
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:58
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°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, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Mykonos, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
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
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 10°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February 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 February a good time to visit Mykonos?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Off-season and quiet, with only a few year-round tavernas and hotels open.
+How warm is Mykonos in February?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.