Greece, Europe

Mykonos in March

Painting and repairs ahead of the season. Very few visitor businesses are open yet.

Think twiceMild, highs near 60F (16C), windy

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

The straight answer

March is a month to think twice about visiting Mykonos. Painting and repairs ahead of the season. Very few visitor businesses are open yet.

Weather: Mild, highs near 60F (16C), windy
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What March is like in Mykonos

March is mild, with highs near 60F (16C), but still windy. Mykonos is in pre-season mode: owners are painting, repairing, and getting ready for the summer. Very few visitor businesses are open, and ferries still run on winter schedules. The sea is too cold for swimming, and the beaches are empty.

It is not a month for a holiday on Mykonos. It suits only curious travelers passing through on a wider Greece trip who are happy to find most things closed. For a real trip, wait for late April or May, when the island reopens and prices are still reasonable.

Make the most of March

What is especially good about Mykonos this month.

The island getting ready

Watching fresh whitewash go onto the houses and churches is a quiet, local side of Mykonos few visitors see.

Hiking the empty countryside

Mild weather and green hills make walks inland pleasant, with wildflowers in the fields.

Ano Mera village

The inland village and its 16th-century monastery of Panagia Tourliani feel calm and local.

What to pack for March

A windproof jacket
Layers for cool mornings
Comfortable walking shoes
A compact umbrella

Our timing tip

Confirm your hotel and at least a few restaurants are open before you book, since most visitor businesses have not reopened yet.

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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.