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The Mykonos windmills above the blue Aegean SeaAerial view of the turquoise Balos Lagoon and beach in western Crete

Mykonos vs Crete in January

Crete edges it in January. Mykonos averages 11–15°C with low crowds; Crete 9–15°C with low crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Mykonos and Crete

The verdict for January

  • WeatherCrete has the better weather3/10 vs 4/10
  • CrowdsVery similarLow vs Low
  • PricesVery similar€ vs €
  • OverallCrete comes out ahead5/10 vs 5.5/10
The Mykonos windmills above the blue Aegean Sea

Mykonos in January

Closed for winter

Temperature
11–15°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€

+Very quiet island life.

–Most places are closed.

January is off-season, with most of the island closed and only locals around.

Mykonos in January
Aerial view of the turquoise Balos Lagoon and beach in western Crete

Crete in January

Quiet city season

Temperature
9–15°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€

+Quiet cities and low prices.

–Resorts are closed.

January is quiet, with resorts closed but Chania and Heraklion still lively with locals.

Crete in January

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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