When to visit Mykonos without the crowds
Mykonos (Greece) is calmest in January, February, March, April, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in June, July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with January, February, March, November and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
May & Oct
When everyone heads home
The first week of October.
Tip
The meltemi wind blows hard in July and August; May and October are calm and open.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 14 °C (57 °F) | New Year's Day, Epiphany |
| February | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 14 °C (57 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 15 °C (59 °F) | Clean Monday, Annunciation, Independence Day |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (62 °F) | Good Friday |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 19 °C (67 °F) | Labour Day, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 23 °C (74 °F) | Pentecost, Whit Monday |
| July | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 26 °C (78 °F) | |
| August | 5/5 · busy ⚠ | 26 °C (78 °F) | Assumption Day |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (75 °F) | |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 21 °C (70 °F) | Ochi Day |
| November | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 18 °C (65 °F) | |
| December | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 16 °C (60 °F) | Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Off season: many hotels and restaurants close, and there are fewer ferries and flights.
- Meltemi: strong wind that sometimes cancels ferries (Jul–Aug).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (Eurostat, South Aegean, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Mykonos without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February, November and December (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 18 °C (65 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
When is Mykonos most crowded?
The busiest season is June, July, August and September. The first week of October.
What is the weather like in Mykonos?
Average highs range from 14 °C (57 °F) in January to 26 °C (78 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Mykonos?
Off season: many hotels and restaurants close, and there are fewer ferries and flights. Meltemi: strong wind that sometimes cancels ferries (Jul–Aug).
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