Late summer · Weather & things to do
Mykonos in August
Mykonos's warmest month brings highs averaging 78°F (25°C), lows of 75°F (24°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
At 93/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 78°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 75°F (24°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 10%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 27 min
- Comfort score
- 93/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 78°F (25°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 75°F (24°C).
Humidity averages 80%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 10%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (6.0 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around August
August is one of Mykonos's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from July (93 → 93/100).
- August sits inside the May – Oct window our Greek Island Hop route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 78°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics80% average humidity
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mykonos in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Paradise Beach
Sandy beach with all-day beach-club parties in summer.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jun–Sep.
Armenistis Lighthouse
1891 lighthouse on the northwest cape with wide views of Tinos.
Why now August scores 93/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Kato Mili
Row of windmills on a ridge above Little Venice.
Panagia Paraportiani
A cluster of whitewashed chapels merged into one church near the harbor.
Cerise Bar
Waterfront cocktail bar in Little Venice below the windmills, tables at the water's edge; on the old Caprice site.
Why now Highs near 78°F and 0.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in August
- Naxos in August~24 mi · highs 80°F, 0.1 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Santorini in August~73 mi · highs 80°F, 0.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Athens in August~95 mi · highs 90°F, 0.3 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Selçuk in August~117 mi · highs 102°F, 0.2 in rain · 14°C (24°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mykonos in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Mykonos?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 93/100. Expect highs of 78°F (25°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Oct window our Greek Island Hop route recommends.
How hot is Mykonos in August?
Average highs are 78°F (25°C) and average lows 75°F (24°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in August?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 20.6 in (523 mm).
What should I pack for Mykonos in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 78°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (80% average humidity), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in August
- Greek Island Hop May – Oct
Planning Mykonos in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.