Mykonos in May
Warm and open
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
May is one of the best months to visit Mykonos.
May is warm and sunny, with most places open and prices below summer.
May in detail
What May actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–23°C
- Warm and sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€
- Good value for the season.
+Most places open, lower prices.
–Sea still fresh.
My tip for May
Take a day trip to Delos while it is still cool.
- Beach
- Walking
How May compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Mykonos, 3rd for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Mykonos in May
In May Mykonos averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 6 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
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
Climate data: National Observatory of Athens monthly bulletins (Mykonos). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Mykonos in May: the questions people ask
- Is May a good time to visit Mykonos?
- May is one of the best months to visit Mykonos. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Mykonos overall (3 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Most places open, lower prices. The main downside: Sea still fresh.
- What is the weather like in Mykonos in May?
- Average highs are around 23°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 6 mm of rain or snow. Warm and sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 28°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Mykonos crowded in May?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Mykonos in May?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good value for the season. 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 (May ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.