Greece, Europe

Mykonos in August

The most crowded and most expensive month of the year, peaking around the August 15 holiday. Book everything months ahead.

TradeoffsHot, highs near 82F (28C), meltemi winds

Mykonos windmills, Greece — MykonosPhoto: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0

The straight answer

August is a month of real tradeoffs in Mykonos. The most crowded and most expensive month of the year, peaking around the August 15 holiday. Book everything months ahead.

Weather: Hot, highs near 82F (28C), meltemi winds
Crowds: 5 of 5
Prices: 5 of 5

What August is like in Mykonos

August is the most crowded and most expensive month of the year. Highs sit near 82F (28C), the meltemi winds blow, and the island peaks around the August 15 Feast of the Dormition, Greece's biggest summer holiday. Every hotel, restaurant, and beach club is full, and prices are at their highest.

It suits travelers who want the full summer scene and are willing to pay for it. It is not for families seeking calm, budget travelers, or anyone who dislikes crowds. For warm water and open clubs with fewer people, September is the smarter choice.

Make the most of August

What is especially good about Mykonos this month.

Feast of the Dormition

On August 15, church festivals and a surge of Greek visitors mark the country's biggest summer holiday.

Peak summer energy

The island is at its busiest, with beach clubs, bars, and restaurants running at full tilt.

Ano Mera for a quieter lunch

Head inland to the village square at Ano Mera for a calmer lunch away from the busy beaches.

What to pack for August

Swimwear
High SPF sunscreen
A hat that stays on in the wind
A light layer for windy nights

Our timing tip

Book everything months ahead, and avoid the days around August 15 unless you want the biggest crowds of the year.

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What's on in August

Feast of the Dormition (Panagia)

August 15 every year

Greece's biggest summer holiday, with church festivals and a surge of domestic visitors. The island's peak of peaks.

Things to do in Mykonos

Full guide

Delos

Boats leave from the old port in the morning and the site has almost no shade. Go on the first boat, bring water, and note that strong winds can cancel crossings.

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Little Venice at sunset

Balconied houses right on the water facing west. Arrive an hour early for a seat, or watch from the windmills just above.

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The windmills of Kato Mili

The row of 16th-century windmills on the ridge above Chora. Early morning gives you them to yourself.

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Getting lost in Chora

Walk the lanes behind Matoyianni Street before 10am, when the shops are shut and the cruise groups have not arrived.

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Ano Mera and Panagia Tourliani

The island's inland village and its 16th-century monastery. A calmer slice of Mykonos with a village square lunch.

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Armenistis Lighthouse

A windswept headland in the northwest with views to Tinos. Best at sunset if Little Venice feels too crowded.

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Beat the crowds

Check the cruise ship schedule before planning a day in Chora. On multi-ship days, do the town before 10am or after 6pm and spend the middle at a beach.
Go to Delos on the first boat of the morning. The site is exposed and hot by midday, and later boats are fuller.
Stay outside Chora, in Ornos, Agios Stefanos, or near Ano Mera, for calmer evenings and easier parking.
Book restaurants in Little Venice and the top beach clubs well in advance in July and August; in June and September, a day or two ahead usually works.

Know before you go

Mykonos is sharply seasonal. Most hotels, restaurants, and beach clubs operate from about late April to mid October, and many close entirely from November through March.
Delos is reached only by boat, and crossings are canceled when the wind is strong, which happens most often during the July and August meltemi.
Winter ferry schedules are much thinner and rough seas cause cancellations, so leave a buffer day before any onward flight.
Some big beach clubs open later and close earlier than the hotels; if a specific venue matters, confirm its season dates.

Mykonos in August, quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Mykonos?

August is a month of real tradeoffs in Mykonos. The most crowded and most expensive month of the year, peaking around the August 15 holiday. Book everything months ahead.

What is the weather like in Mykonos in August?

Hot, highs near 82F (28C), meltemi winds.

Is Mykonos crowded in August?

August is peak crowd season in Mykonos; expect lines at the headline sights.

What is happening in Mykonos in August?

Feast of the Dormition (Panagia) (august 15 every year).