Mykonos in January
Closed for winter
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is one of the weakest months in Mykonos.
January is off-season, with most of the island closed and only locals around.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 11–15°C
- Mild, windy and wet.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet.
- Prices
- €
- Low rates where open.
+Very quiet island life.
–Most places are closed.
My tip for January
Stay in Mykonos Town, where some places stay open.
- Quiet
- Walking
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Mykonos, 11th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Mykonos in January
- Winter closures
- Most hotels, restaurants and beach clubs close, and ferries are reduced.
November–April
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Weather
Weather in Mykonos in January
In January Mykonos averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F), with about 66 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
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Precipitation
- 66 mm
Climate data: National Observatory of Athens monthly bulletins (Mykonos). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Mykonos in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Mykonos?
- January is one of the weakest months in Mykonos. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Mykonos overall (11 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Very quiet island life. The main downside: Most places are closed.
- What is the weather like in Mykonos in January?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 11°C. Expect about 66 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 January?
- Crowds are low. Very quiet. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Mykonos in January?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Low rates where open. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Mykonos?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (January ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Mykonos in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — most places are closed.
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