Climate guide for Mykonos, Greece

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About Mykonos

June-September is Mykonos peak for Little Venice sunsets, windmill photos, and south-coast beach days. Walk the town early before cruise crowds; clubs after the meltemi eases at dusk.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Mykonos's monthly climate scores before locking flights - mediterranean patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Mykonos, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Greece.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Mykonos ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Mykonos. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Mykonos

Mykonos, Greece. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Mykonos: the short answer

The best time to visit Mykonos is June, followed by July, August. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 24°C with 5 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.2/10.

Across the year Mykonos swings from 13°C in February to 27°C in July, a 14-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 3 mm in August to 64 mm in December. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Mykonos is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (27°C). Coolest: February (13°C). Driest: August (3 mm). Wettest: December (64 mm).

Mykonos month by month

January in Mykonos — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.7/10

January averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 56 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 sunny days and 9.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mykonos — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.

February in Mykonos — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

February averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 24 sunny days and 10.8 daylight hours.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mykonos — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

March in Mykonos — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

March averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 sunny days and 12 daylight hours.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mykonos — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

April in Mykonos — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7/10

April averages 16°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 sunny days and 13.2 daylight hours.

It scores 7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mykonos — 3 points higher on the same scale.

May in Mykonos — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 8.4/10

May averages 20°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 16 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 14.2 daylight hours.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mykonos — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

June in Mykonos — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

June averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 14.7 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mykonos at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Mykonos — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

July averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mykonos at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August in Mykonos — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

August averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.6 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mykonos at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September in Mykonos — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

September averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mykonos at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in Mykonos — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.7/10

October averages 20°C (69°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 11.2 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mykonos at 8.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November in Mykonos — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

November averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 51 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 sunny days and 10.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mykonos — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

December in Mykonos — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

December averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 64 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 sunny days and 9.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mykonos — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Mykonos, Greece?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Mykonos are June, July, August, September. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Mykonos year-round?
Mykonos has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 13°C in February to 27°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.5 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Mykonos?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Mykonos are December (5.5/10), January (5.7/10), March (6.1/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Mykonos?
December is the wettest month in Mykonos, averaging about 64 mm of rainfall. August is the driest, at roughly 3 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Mykonos?
July sees the most sun in Mykonos, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Mykonos a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Mykonos is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, July, August, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Mykonos calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Mykonos: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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