Season guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Zde, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Hot, dry and lively, with warm sea, packed beach clubs and peak prices; the meltemi blows strongly in July and August. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 1 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 1
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 1 | 14.7 h | 4/5 |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 | 14.5 h | 5/5 |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 | 13.6 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 21°C (70°F), and 1 of the year's roughly 50 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- August: Dormition of the Virgin — church festivals across the Cyclades and a major pilgrimage on Tinos (15 August)
- August: XLSIOR LGBTQ+ festival (usually mid to late August)
Make the most of the weather
Historic site · Delos
Delos
Take an early boat, bring water and a hat, and climb Mount Kynthos for the view over the ruins; there is very little shade.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Iconic
- Kids
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Agios Stefanos
Armenistis Lighthouse
A late-19th-century stone lighthouse on the island's northwest cape, about 6 km from Chora, looking across the strait to Tinos.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
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
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Naxos (About 40–75 minutes by ferry) — The largest Cycladic island has the Portara marble gateway by its harbour, a Venetian castle quarter and long sandy beaches south of the town.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Mykonos?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, dry and lively, with warm sea, packed beach clubs and peak prices; the meltemi blows strongly in July and August.
+What is the weather like in Mykonos in summer?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 1 rainy days over the season.