Month guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in May
What May is really like in Mykonos: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sgroey, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
May is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 14.2 hours of daylight. Warm and sunny with most places open and prices below summer levels; the sea is still fresh.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Mykonos: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with April (19°C (66°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:09
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:20
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Spring (April–May). The island reopens around Easter; sunny, mild and quiet, with sea temperatures still cool for swimming.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Mykonos, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · South coast
Paradise and Super Paradise beaches
Take a sea taxi from Platis Gialos instead of driving; parking is scarce in July and August.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- After dark
- 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
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 16°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May 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 May a good time to visit Mykonos?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm and sunny with most places open and prices below summer levels; the sea is still fresh.
+How warm is Mykonos in May?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in May?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.