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Mykonos shines from May to October for Cycladic culture: Delos (UNESCO, Apollo sanctuary), Cycladic architecture, monasteries, summer festivals. May-June and September-October for limited crowds.
| Month | Air (°C) | Sea (°C) | Wind (kts) | Waves (m) | Rain (mm) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1° | 15.6° | 13.6· 37% | 1.27 | 80 | Avoid |
| February | 12.7° | 15.7° | 13.7· 39% | 1.39 | 43 | Avoid |
| March | 13.7° | 15.6° | 13.2· 35% | 1.30 | 43 | Fair |
| April | 16.1° | 16.5° | 11.2· 23% | 0.96 | 23 | Good |
| May | 19.5° | 18.2° | 10.7· 18% | 0.77 | 12 | Best |
| June | 23.4° | 21.5° | 11.5· 27% | 0.85 | 6 | Best |
| July | 25.7° | 25.0° | 15.4· 59% | 1.06 | 1 | Good |
| August | 25.9° | 25.5° | 15.0· 60% | 0.91 | 2 | Good |
| September | 23.7° | 23.5° | 13.3· 41% | 1.02 | 10 | Best |
| October | 20.1° | 22.2° | 13.0· 39% | 1.10 | 19 | Best |
| November | 17.0° | 20.5° | 12.6· 34% | 1.28 | 49 | Avoid |
| December | 13.9° | 17.6° | 13.1· 35% | 1.14 | 61 | Avoid |
Spring at Mykonos is, for culture, the dream season. May-June offer perfect conditions for Delos (Apollo sanctuary, one of Greece's major archaeological sites), Mykonos town (immaculately white Cycladic architecture), Tourliani and Paleokastro monasteries. Absent crowds, soft prices. Rivage villas offer their best rates.
Summer at Mykonos is festive but saturated. The town becomes an international party destination, cultural sites (Delos, monasteries) remain accessible but crowded. Favour morning visits, sunset terrace dinners. Rivage villas with pools offer essential comfort.
Autumn anoints Mykonos as an exceptional cultural destination. September-October offer thinning crowds, golden Cycladic light, easing prices. Perfect season to combine Delos, monasteries, Greek gastronomy, and Cycladic art de vivre.
Winter at Mykonos is intimate. Island in its most authentic version, restaurants for locals, preserved Cycladic landscapes. Delos closed. For those seeking Greek culture off-tourism.
Cool Mediterranean winter. 13°C, strong winds, island off-tourism. Restaurants for locals.
Same as January.
Winter exit. 15°C, first visitors, ferries resuming.
Resumption. 17°C, gradual opening of hotels and restaurants. Delos accessible early April.
Excellent. 20°C, perfect conditions for Delos, Mykonos town, monasteries. Absent crowds.
Spring peak. 24°C, longest days, summer atmosphere starting.
Summer. 27°C, saturated Mykonos town, sometimes strong meltemi. Favour morning visits.
Tourist and heat peak. 28°C, saturated island, prices at peak.
The crown jewel. 25°C, thinning crowds, perfect conditions. Athens-Epidaurus Festival still active.
Excellent. 22°C, golden Cycladic light, near-absent crowds.
Season's end. 18°C, gradual closures.
Winter. 14°C, island off-tourism.
Data: Open-Meteo (ERA5), period 2014-2023. Updated May 5, 2026.