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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 September

Mykonos and Crete are close in September. Mykonos averages 22–26°C with moderate–high crowds; Crete 20–28°C with moderate–high crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Mykonos and Crete

The verdict for September

  • WeatherVery similar9/10 vs 9/10
  • CrowdsVery similarModerate–High vs Moderate–High
  • PricesVery similar€€€ vs €€€
  • OverallVery similar7/10 vs 7/10
The Mykonos windmills above the blue Aegean Sea

Mykonos in September

Warm sea, calmer island

Temperature
22–26°C
Crowds
Moderate–High
Prices
€€€

+The warmest sea.

–Still busy early in the month.

September has the warmest sea and calmer days once the August crowds leave.

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

Crete in September

Warm sea, calmer beaches

Temperature
20–28°C
Crowds
Moderate–High
Prices
€€€

+The warmest sea, fewer people.

–Still busy early in the month.

September has a warm sea and calmer beaches as the summer rush fades.

Crete in September

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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