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Best Time to Visit Mykonos

April – September are the best time to visit Mykonos on the climate data: September scores 95/100, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and 0.8 in (20 mm) of rain. March and October & November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cloud cover.

Mykonos, Greece
Best months
Apr – Sep
Shoulder
Mar and Oct & Nov
Toughest
Dec – Feb
Warmest
Aug · 78°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 54°F
Wettest
Jan · 3.9 in
Driest
Aug · 0.1 in

Mykonos weather by month

Highs run from 57°F to 78°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 20.6 in (523 mm) of rain.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Mykonos, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high57°F14°C57°F14°C59°F15°C62°F17°C67°F20°C74°F23°C77°F25°C78°F25°C75°F24°C70°F21°C65°F18°C60°F15°C
Avg low54°F12°C54°F12°C56°F13°C59°F15°C65°F18°C71°F22°C74°F24°C75°F24°C72°F22°C67°F20°C62°F17°C56°F14°C
Rain3.9 in100 mm3.3 in84 mm1.9 in48 mm1.1 in29 mm0.8 in21 mm0.4 in9 mm0.1 in3 mm0.1 in2 mm0.8 in20 mm1.8 in46 mm2.7 in68 mm3.7 in93 mm
Humidity76%76%76%77%79%78%79%80%77%77%77%77%
Cloud71%68%59%53%41%21%10%10%25%46%64%73%
Comfort677081899094939395898571

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 12 m (39 ft), close to Mykonos's own ~11 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Mykonos season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 57–60°F (14–15°C), and nights reach 54°F (12°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.9 in (277 mm) of rain, 53% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 69/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 59°F highs in March to 67°F by May. About 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain falls across these months, 19% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 56°F (13°C). April & May are among the best-scoring months (season average 87/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 74–78°F (23–25°C). It's the driest season, with only about 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain, 3% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 78%. Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 93/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 75°F highs in September to 65°F by November. About 5.3 in (134 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. September & October feel humid, with humidity near 77%. September is among the best-scoring months (season average 90/100).

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 9 Great and 3 Good. Great months: March – November. Tap a month for its own guide.

Mykonos weather questions

When is the best time to visit Mykonos?

April – September are the best time to visit Mykonos on the climate data: September scores 95/100, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and 0.8 in (20 mm) of rain. March and October & November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cloud cover.

What is the rainiest month in Mykonos?

January is the wettest month, averaging about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain. August is the driest, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 20.6 in (523 mm).

What is the coldest month in Mykonos?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 54°F (12°C) and highs of 57°F (14°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 78°F (25°C).

Is Mykonos humid in summer?

Yes: in June – August humidity averages 78% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 78°F (25°C).

When is the rainy season in Mykonos?

The wettest three-month stretch is December – February, with about 10.9 in (277 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 0.6 in (14 mm).

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