Month guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in September
What September is really like in Mykonos: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Zde, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Mykonos. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm sea, calmer winds and slightly lower prices; one of the best months to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Mykonos: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:27
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Mykonos, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Beach · South coast
Elia beach
One of the longest sandy beaches on the island, on the southeast coast, with a resort hotel, tavernas and organised and free sections.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Couples
Island · Rhenia
Rhenia boat trip
Choose a small-group boat and check the forecast; trips are cancelled when the wind is strong.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
Religious site · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Panagia Paraportiani
Five chapels built between the 15th and 17th centuries merge into one sculptural white church in the Kastro quarter, on the site of the old castle gate.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mykonos.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 20°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Mykonos?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Mykonos?
It is one of the best months to visit Mykonos. Warm sea, calmer winds and slightly lower prices; one of the best months to visit.
+How warm is Mykonos in September?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in September?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.