Mykonos in December
Quiet holidays
- Temperature
- 13–16°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Local holiday atmosphere.
–Mostly closed.
December is very quiet, with a local holiday feel in Mykonos Town.
Mykonos vs Crete in December
Crete edges it in December. Mykonos averages 13–16°C with low crowds; Crete 11–17°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Mykonos and Crete
The verdict for December
- WeatherVery similar3.5/10 vs 4/10
- CrowdsVery similarLow vs Low
- PricesVery similar€ vs €
- OverallCrete comes out ahead5.5/10 vs 6/10
Crete in December
Winter in town
- Temperature
- 11–17°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Local holiday atmosphere.
–Wet and many resorts closed.
December is quiet and wet, with a local holiday feel in Chania and Heraklion.
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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