Greece, Europe

Mykonos in February

Deep off-season. Ferries run on reduced winter schedules and rough seas can cancel them.

Think twiceCool and windy, highs near 57F (14C)

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

The straight answer

February is a month to think twice about visiting Mykonos. Deep off-season. Ferries run on reduced winter schedules and rough seas can cancel them.

Weather: Cool and windy, highs near 57F (14C)
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What February is like in Mykonos

February is deep off-season. Highs sit near 57F (14C), winds are strong, and the island is almost entirely closed to visitors. Hotels, beach clubs, and most shops are shuttered, and ferries run on reduced winter schedules that rough seas can cancel. The sea is far too cold for swimming.

It is not a good month for a Mykonos trip. It suits only travelers who want to glimpse the island in winter as part of a longer stay in Athens or elsewhere in Greece. For the island at its best, plan for June or September. If you want calm and lower prices, late May or early October work well.

Make the most of February

What is especially good about Mykonos this month.

A quiet Chora walk

The lanes behind Matoyianni Street are completely empty, a chance to see the town's architecture without distraction.

Wild seas at Armenistis

The lighthouse headland in the northwest is dramatic in winter winds, with views to Tinos on clear days.

Local life

With visitors gone, you see Mykonos as a small island town, with fishermen and locals in the few open cafes.

What to pack for February

A warm, windproof jacket
Layers for cool days
Waterproof shoes
A hat that stays on in the wind

Our timing tip

Check ferry schedules the day before you travel, and plan for cancellations when strong winds are forecast.

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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.