Mykonos in May
Warm and open
- Temperature
- 18–23°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Most places open, lower prices.
–Sea still fresh.
May is warm and sunny, with most places open and prices below summer.
Mykonos vs Crete in May
Crete edges it in May. Mykonos averages 18–23°C with moderate crowds; Crete 16–24°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Mykonos and Crete
The verdict for May
- WeatherVery similar8/10 vs 8.5/10
- CrowdsVery similarModerate vs Moderate
- PricesVery similar€€ vs €€
- OverallCrete comes out ahead6.5/10 vs 7/10
Crete in May
Warm hiking season
- Temperature
- 16–24°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+The gorge usually opens.
–Sea still fresh.
May is warm and dry, great for hiking, with the Samaria Gorge usually open.
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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