Mykonos in August
Busiest month
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Mykonos.
August is the busiest month, with Greek holidays around August 15.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–28°C
- Hot, sunny and windy.
- Crowds
- Very High
- Peak crowds.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Peak rates.
+Warm sea and peak energy.
–Crowded and very expensive.
My tip for August
Book everything well ahead, including transfers.
- Nightlife
- Beach
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Mykonos, 3rd for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Mykonos in August
- Meltemi wind
- Strong northerly winds can rough up the sea and cancel boats. Use south-coast beaches.
- Peak prices
- Hotel and beach club prices are at their highest. Book early.
July–August
July–August
Not set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Also good in August
Weather
Weather in Mykonos in August
In August Mykonos averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 1 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C); the wettest month is January.
- Average high
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
Climate data: National Observatory of Athens monthly bulletins (Mykonos). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Mykonos in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Mykonos?
- August is a below-average month in Mykonos. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Mykonos overall (3 for weather, 11 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and peak energy. The main downside: Crowded and very expensive.
- What is the weather like in Mykonos in August?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 1 mm of rain or snow. Hot, sunny and windy. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Mykonos crowded in August?
- Crowds are very high. Peak crowds. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Mykonos in August?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). Peak rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Mykonos?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (August ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Mykonos in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — crowded and very expensive.
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