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When is the best time to visit Mykonos?
In general the best time to visit Mykonos is probably May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +27°C in August and it has 30 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Mykonos in different months
This is the average weather in Mykonos for each month based on historic data:
In May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 30 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +23°C to +27°C.
March, April, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +21°C during October.
In January, February, December the weather is average. Expect around 42 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 70 mm in January.
Climate in Mykonos
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Mykonos for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°C | +23°C | +26°C | +27°C | +33°C | +38°C | +40°C | +38°C | +36°C | +33°C | +27°C | +24°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +14°C | +14°C | +15°C | +17°C | +21°C | +25°C | +27°C | +27°C | +25°C | +21°C | +18°C | +15°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +1°C | -1°C | +1°C | +6°C | +11°C | +15°C | +19°C | +20°C | +15°C | +11°C | +5°C | +3°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°C | +17°C | +17°C | +18°C | +21°C | +24°C | +27°C | +27°C | +25°C | +24°C | +20°C | +19°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 71 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 73 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 70 | 59 | 44 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 44 | 63 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 16 | 7 | 5 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Mykonos during the whole year:
The hottest month in Mykonos is August with average maximum temperature going up to +27°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +11°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Mykonos during the whole year:
Mykonos achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +25°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +16°C in average.
When can you swim in Mykonos?
You can swim in Mykonos from June to October:
- In June - October the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Mykonos looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Mykonos is November with average humidity going up to 74%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 69%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Mykonos during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 30 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 15 rainy days and 70 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mykonos:
What is the hottest month in Mykonos?
The hottest month in Mykonos is August with average maximum temperature of +27°C.
What is the coldest month in Mykonos?
The coldest month in Mykonos is January with minimum temperatures of +11°C.
Is Mykonos worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Mykonos could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Mykonos?
if you're looking to visit Mykonos when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Greece
Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.
Monthly weather in Mykonos
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mykonos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.