Early winter · Weather & things to do
Mykonos in December
Mykonos cools off: highs slip to 60°F (15°C), from 65°F in November, with lows of 56°F (14°C) and about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 71/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 60°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (93 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What December feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 60°F (15°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 56°F (14°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (93 mm).
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (6.0 m/s) at ground level.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 26 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – September.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (December – February), which brings about 10.9 in (277 mm) in total.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 26 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 85/100 in November to 71/100.
- Our Greek Island Hop route recommends May – Oct, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 56°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mykonos in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Delos
Uninhabited island with ruins of a major ancient sanctuary, 30 minutes by boat.
Paradise Beach
Sandy beach with all-day beach-club parties in summer.
Why now December scores 71/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Kiki's Tavern
Grill above Agios Sostis beach with no electricity, no reservations and big salads.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Kato Mili
Row of windmills on a ridge above Little Venice.
Niko's Taverna
Classic harbor-area taverna for grilled fish and Greek staples.
Nearby in December
- Naxos in December~24 mi · highs 60°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Santorini in December~73 mi · highs 60°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Athens in December~95 mi · highs 57°F, 3.4 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Selçuk in December~117 mi · highs 57°F, 4.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Mykonos?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 71/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are April – September. Expect highs of 60°F (15°C) and 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain. Our Greek Island Hop route recommends May – Oct, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Mykonos in December?
Average highs are 60°F (15°C) and average lows 56°F (14°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in December?
Some: about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 20.6 in (523 mm).
What should I pack for Mykonos in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 56°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Mykonos in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.