Month guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in January
What January is really like in Mykonos: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
January is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 9.8 hours of daylight. Mild but wet and windy; most hotels, beach clubs and many restaurants are closed, and ferries are fewer.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest 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 9 of its 31 days. Compared with December (15°C (59°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:32
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:24
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°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, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Mykonos, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Waterfront · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Little Venice
Find a seat by 6pm in July or August for sunset, or watch from the rocks below the windmills for free.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Couples
- After dark
- Views
- Photo spot
Landmark · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Kato Mili windmills
A row of whitewashed, thatched windmills stands on a low ridge above Little Venice, built from the 16th century onwards to grind grain using the Aegean's strong winds.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Historic site · Delos
Delos
Take an early boat, bring water and a hat, and climb Mount Kynthos for the view over the ruins; there is very little shade.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Iconic
- Kids
- 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
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 10°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 January 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 January a good time to visit Mykonos?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Mild but wet and windy; most hotels, beach clubs and many restaurants are closed, and ferries are fewer.
+How warm is Mykonos in January?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in January?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.