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MykonosTravel Guide

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The most glamorous of the Cyclades pairs its iconic windmills, Little Venice sunsets and labyrinthine Chora with world-class beaches — and, a short boat ride away, the sacred ancient island of Delos.

Is Mykonos right for you?

When to come

May–June & September

Around 28°C by day in July, 15°C in January — recorded at the local weather station.

What it costs

Expensive. Part of the reason to come is what you can book when you arrive.

What we've planned, and who for

We have a weekend here planned hour by hour.

Our editors pick it for a trip with one other person.

Mykonos is inWorth the splurgeEnough for a long weekendDeepest in EuropeJust the two of you
When to go
January: around 15 degrees by day, 11 at night, 66 millimetres of rain, some rain.
February: around 15 degrees by day, 11 at night, 58 millimetres of rain, some rain.
March: around 16 degrees by day, 12 at night, 34 millimetres of rain, some rain.
April: around 19 degrees by day, 15 at night, 19 millimetres of rain, dry.
May: around 23 degrees by day, 18 at night, 6 millimetres of rain, dry. We recommend this month.
June: around 26 degrees by day, 22 at night, 4 millimetres of rain, dry. We recommend this month.
July: around 28 degrees by day, 24 at night, 0 millimetres of rain, dry.
August: around 28 degrees by day, 24 at night, 1 millimetres of rain, dry.
September: around 26 degrees by day, 22 at night, 10 millimetres of rain, dry. We recommend this month.
October: around 22 degrees by day, 19 at night, 24 millimetres of rain, dry.
November: around 19 degrees by day, 16 at night, 34 millimetres of rain, some rain.
December: around 16 degrees by day, 13 at night, 55 millimetres of rain, some rain.
Cold to hot, by dayDry to wetWhen we would go

May–June & September

Average daily highs, recorded at Mykonos (10 m a.s.l.).

Where this comes from

National Observatory of Athens Monthly Bulletins (Jul 2008-May 2026) (via Wikipedia 'Mykonos') — Island station used by the article; maritime exposure gives a narrow high/low spread.

Budget level

Luxury

Typical cost profile for visitors

Combine it with
  • Santorini120 km

    an easy day trip · both good in May, June, September · a different price level (mixed)

  • Athens150 km

    a short hop — comfortable overland · both good in May, June, September · a different price level (mid)

  • Izmir, Turkey190 km

    a short hop — comfortable overland · both good in May, June, September · a different price level (mid)

  • Crete240 km

    a short hop — comfortable overland · both good in May, June, September · a different price level (mixed)

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On the map

Finding Mykonos

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The stories

Reading Mykonos

A whitewashed Cycladic lane draped with bougainvillea, with café tables set out on the flagstones
01
The List

The best day trips from Mykonos: ruins, quiet islands and slow ferries

Mykonos's real asset is its position in the middle of the Cyclades: how to spend your deck time, from the ruins of Delos to the marble villages of Tinos and the neoclassical squares of Syros.

Greece · 11 min
The quiet square at Ano Mera on Mykonos: empty wooden taverna tables and rush-seated chairs under a string of festoon lights, beside a climbing-plant pergola and the whitewashed walls and bell cote of the Panagia Tourliani monastery.
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Hidden Gems

Green Mykonos: the island's quieter, leafier side

Mykonos is bare granite and whitewash, which is exactly what makes its shaded squares, biodynamic vineyards and empty northern valleys worth the detour.

Greece · 12 min
The row of Kato Mili windmills above the whitewashed waterfront houses of Little Venice in Mykonos Town, with waves breaking against the terraces, Greece
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Itineraries

48 Hours in Mykonos: The Perfect Itinerary

Windmills at golden hour, a morning among the ruins of Delos, and one perfect beach afternoon — how to spend two days on Greece's most glamorous island.

Greece · 2 min
In pictures

Mykonos, framed

An aerial view of a Mykonos beach at golden hour: long ranks of straw parasols and loungers along the pale sand, whitewashed buildings and palm trees behind, and clear turquoise shallows in the foreground.
Photo: Dimitris Kiriakakis / Unsplash
Bougainvillea lanes of Chora, Mykonos
Photo: Sloane Yerger / Unsplash
Bougainvillea lanes of Chora, Mykonos
Photo: demi treger / Unsplash
Our picks

What we'd do in Mykonos

See and do

Before you go

Practical essentials for Greece

Money

Euro (EUR)

Language

Greek; English is widely spoken in Athens, Thessaloniki and across the islands

Power

Type C/F, 230V 50Hz

Getting around

Blue Star, SeaJets and the other ferry lines connect the islands, and city transport is local: in Athens it is the rechargeable Ath.ena ticket or card bought at machines and kiosks, not a contactless bank card.

Tipping

Rounding up or 5–10% in a restaurant is normal; card terminals now prompt for a tip, but there is no obligation to add one.

Tap water

Safe on the mainland including Athens and Thessaloniki, but on Santorini, Mykonos and many islands the supply is desalinated and locals drink bottled.

Driving

Right-hand side; a UK or EU photocard licence is accepted, though hire companies often insist on an International Driving Permit.

Emergency

112 (general); 100 police, 166 ambulance, 199 fire

Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.

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