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When is the best time to go to Mykonos

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Mykonos.
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When is the best time to visit Mykonos?

In general the best time to visit Mykonos is probably April, 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.
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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 October, November, December 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 April, May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 31 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +23°C to +27°C.

March, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +21°C during October.

In January, February, December the weather is average. Expect around 20 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:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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
Humidity, %
727172727370687071747473
Rain, mm
7060441891014274363
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
665545665556
Sunny Days
66111520273130251786
Cloud Days
18161613103015121718
Rainy Days
764210000257
Snowy Days
000000000000

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.

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 68%.

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 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 7 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.

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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, 2022.

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.