Mykonos in December
Quiet holidays
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is a below-average month in Mykonos.
December is very quiet, with a local holiday feel in Mykonos Town.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 13–16°C
- Mild, windy and wet.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet.
- Prices
- €
- Low rates where open.
+Local holiday atmosphere.
–Mostly closed.
My tip for December
Stay in town, near the few places that stay open.
- Quiet
- Holidays
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Mykonos, 10th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Mykonos in December
- Winter closures
- Most hotels, restaurants and beach clubs close, and ferries are reduced.
November–April
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Weather
Weather in Mykonos in December
In December Mykonos averages a high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with about 55 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
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Average low
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
Climate data: National Observatory of Athens monthly bulletins (Mykonos). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Mykonos in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Mykonos?
- December is a below-average month in Mykonos. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Mykonos overall (10 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Local holiday atmosphere. The main downside: Mostly closed.
- What is the weather like in Mykonos in December?
- Average highs are around 16°C and lows around 13°C. Expect about 55 mm of rain or snow. Mild, windy and wet. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Mykonos crowded in December?
- Crowds are low. Very quiet. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Mykonos in December?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Low rates where open. 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 (December ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Mykonos in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — mostly closed.
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