Late spring · Weather & things to do
Mykonos in May
Mykonos warms up: highs climb to 67°F (20°C), from 62°F in April, with lows of 65°F (18°C) and about 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain.
At 90/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 65°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 0.8 in (21 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 67°F (20°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 65°F (18°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.8 in (21 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around May
May is one of Mykonos's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from April (89 → 90/100).
- May sits inside the May – Oct window our Greek Island Hop route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 65°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Mykonos in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Armenistis Lighthouse
1891 lighthouse on the northwest cape with wide views of Tinos.
Why now May scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
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 67°F and 0.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Little Venice
Old captains' houses built right over the waves.
Kato Mili
Row of windmills on a ridge above Little Venice.
Paradise Beach
Sandy beach with all-day beach-club parties in summer.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in May
- Naxos in May~24 mi · highs 70°F, 0.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Santorini in May~73 mi · highs 69°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Athens in May~95 mi · highs 77°F, 0.8 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Selçuk in May~117 mi · highs 82°F, 1.3 in rain · 8°C (14°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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Mykonos?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Oct window our Greek Island Hop route recommends.
How hot is Mykonos in May?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 65°F (18°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in May?
Not much: about 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 20.6 in (523 mm).
What should I pack for Mykonos in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 65°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Greek Island Hop May – Oct
Planning Mykonos in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.