Month guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in October
What October 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
October is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Pleasant and quieter, though many beach clubs and restaurants close during the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 6th-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 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with September (25°C (77°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:42
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Autumn (September–October). Warm sea and calmer winds in September; by late October many businesses close for winter.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Mykonos, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Aegean Maritime Museum
A small museum in a traditional house in Chora with ship models, navigation instruments, maps and engravings about Aegean seafaring.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
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
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mykonos.
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 17°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Mykonos?
A good-value 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 October a good time to visit Mykonos?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Pleasant and quieter, though many beach clubs and restaurants close during the month.
+How warm is Mykonos in October?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in October?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.