Mykonos Weather

Mykonos Climate in: best time to visit, weather by month, temperature

Arid and barren also thanks to its granite soil, the island of Mykonos has a Mediterranean climate with mild and humid winters and dry and hot summers so that the fauna and vegetation are scarce on the island even if very varied. The hottest month of the year is July when temperatures can easily exceed 40 degrees, while in August they tend to fall slightly, remaining however high, because it is very windy.

Also called the island of winds, Mykonos thanks to its geographical position is caressed by the summer wind Meltemi that blows from the north mitigating temperatures and giving relief to tourists. During the winter the island is swept by the Sirocco, a south wind that carries sand from the southern coasts of the Mediterranean.

Mykonos has over 300 days of sunshine a year and rainfall is very minimal. Good weather will accompany you without interruption from April to September when temperatures never drop below 20 degrees Celsius.

When to go to Mykonos

Book your vacation in Mykonos! The island is an ideal destination from April until October thanks to its wonderful climate.

Much loved as a vacation destination for its climate, beaches and nightlife, Mykonos is one of the Mediterranean tourist destinations suitable for most of the year thanks to the over 300 days of sunshine that kiss this land part of the Cyclades archipelago.

Spring, especially after the Orthodox Easter, is the ideal time to organize your vacation in Mykonos: the air and the sea are warming up, the beaches are quiet and the landscape of the island is green and lively. If you are looking for a hectic nightlife, however, we recommend waiting for the high season. Also great months for your vacation are May and June during which the temperatures are not stifling, the island is starting to fill up and have fun, and the beaches are still crowd-free.

July and August are the most touristy months and the island is teeming with people intent on sunbathing and partying. Temperatures in these months can be very changeable: July is the hottest month but from the beginning of August the Meltemi, the wind that blows on the island from the north, creates a nice refreshing breeze and ripples the sea that attracts many surfers.

September is a beautiful month to visit Mykonos: the good weather does not leave the island, temperatures are lower and the crowds of tourists are just a memory. In October the temperatures are pleasant and the sea is warm enough and ideal for a solitary swim, the only drawback some downpour.

From November until the beginning of March temperatures drop to 9 degrees and winds blow from the south. These are the wettest months but the sun shines every day and temperatures are never cold.