Season guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in spring
April–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
The island reopens around Easter; sunny, mild and quiet, with sea temperatures still cool for swimming. Expect highs up to 22°C (72°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 6 rainy days across April–May.
Key facts
- Months
- April–May
- Temperatures
- 13°C (55°F) to 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 6
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 19°C (66°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 4 | 13.1 h | 2/5 |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 2 | 14.2 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 21°C (70°F), and 6 of the year's roughly 50 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Orthodox Easter, with candlelit processions on Good Friday (date varies)
Make the most of the weather
Waterfront · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Little Venice
A row of 18th- and 19th-century captains' houses in the Alefkandra quarter built right on the water, with painted wooden balconies hanging over the sea.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Couples
- After dark
- Views
- Photo spot
Landmark · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Kato Mili windmills
Visit early in the morning for photos without crowds, or at golden hour from the Little Venice side.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Historic site · Delos
Delos
The tiny island where Apollo and Artemis were said to be born was a major sanctuary and later a busy trading port.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Iconic
- Kids
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Agios Stefanos
Armenistis Lighthouse
Drive or ride up before sunset and bring a drink; there are no facilities at the lighthouse.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Beach · South coast
Paradise and Super Paradise beaches
Two sandy south-coast bays famous for beach bars and parties that start in the afternoon and run late in high season.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- After dark
- Outdoors
Day trips in spring
- Tinos (About 20–35 minutes by ferry) — A quieter neighbouring island known for the pilgrimage Church of Panagia Evangelistria, marble-carving villages such as Pyrgos and over a thousand ornate dovecotes in the countryside.
- Syros (Ermoupoli) (About 35–60 minutes by ferry) — Syros's capital Ermoupoli is a grand neoclassical port town with marble mansions, a town hall on Miaouli Square and a miniature opera house, while the hilltop quarter of Ano Syros is a medieval Catholic village.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Mykonos?
It is a trade-off: The island reopens around Easter; sunny, mild and quiet, with sea temperatures still cool for swimming. The best months overall are June and September.
+What is the weather like in Mykonos in spring?
Highs of up to 22°C (72°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 6 rainy days over the season.