Mykonos in August
Busiest month
- Temperature
- 24–28°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warm sea and peak energy.
–Crowded and very expensive.
August is the busiest month, with Greek holidays around August 15.
Mykonos vs Crete in August
Mykonos edges it in August. Mykonos averages 24–28°C with very high crowds; Crete 23–30°C with very high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Mykonos and Crete
The verdict for August
- WeatherMykonos has the better weather8/10 vs 7/10
- CrowdsVery similarVery High vs Very High
- PricesVery similar€€€€ vs €€€€
- OverallMykonos comes out ahead5.5/10 vs 5/10
Crete in August
Peak summer
- Temperature
- 23–30°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warmest sea.
–The busiest month.
August is the busiest month, with Greek holidays around August 15.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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