Month guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in July
What July 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
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. Peak season: hot, busy and expensive, with the meltemi wind roughening the north coast and sometimes cancelling boats.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Mykonos: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (26°C (79°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:10
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:40
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and lively, with warm sea, packed beach clubs and peak prices; the meltemi blows strongly in July and August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Mykonos, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Chora's lanes and Matoyianni street
Get deliberately lost in the early morning, when lanes are empty and freshly whitewashed steps catch the light.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Photo spot
- After dark
- Architecture
Religious site · Ano Mera
Ano Mera and Panagia Tourliani Monastery
The inland village of Ano Mera centres on a square of tavernas and the 16th-century Monastery of Panagia Tourliani, with a marble bell tower and an elaborately carved wooden iconostasis.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Food
- Off the beaten path
- Free
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
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mykonos.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 22°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Mykonos?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Mykonos in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Mykonos?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak season: hot, busy and expensive, with the meltemi wind roughening the north coast and sometimes cancelling boats.
+How warm is Mykonos in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.