Greece, Europe
Mykonos in November
The season is over. Most visitor businesses close and the island returns to its small year-round population.
The straight answer
November is a month to think twice about visiting Mykonos. The season is over. Most visitor businesses close and the island returns to its small year-round population.
- Weather
- Mild and unsettled, highs near 65F (18C)
- Crowds
- 1 of 5
- Prices
- 1 of 5
What November is like in Mykonos
November is the end of the season. Highs sit near 65F (18C), the weather is unsettled, and most visitor businesses have closed. Hotels, beach clubs, and many restaurants are shut, and the island returns to its small year-round population. Ferries move to thinner winter schedules.
Honestly, it is not a month for a Mykonos holiday. It suits only travelers passing through on a wider Greece trip who want to see the quiet side of the island. For a real Mykonos trip, go in June or September. If you want calm and low prices with most things open, the first half of October is the latest sensible choice.
Make the most of November
What is especially good about Mykonos this month.
Locals' Mykonos
With visitors gone, the island feels like a small Greek town again, with a slower rhythm.
Empty windmills and Little Venice
The famous views are all yours, with no crowds jostling for the sunset.
Walks to Ano Mera
Cool weather makes inland walks and a visit to the Panagia Tourliani monastery pleasant.
What to pack for November
- A windproof jacket
- Layers for cool evenings
- Waterproof shoes
- A compact umbrella
Our timing tip
Book a hotel that confirms it is open, and plan a buffer day for ferries in case of rough seas.
Book Mykonos for November.
Sponsored links to Expedia and Vrbo. We may earn a commission; it never changes a verdict.
- Hotels for November
Hotels. Expedia
Hotels in MykonosOpens a hotel search for Mykonos in November, dates filled in. Book early for the best months: the good rooms go first.
- Rentals on Vrbo
Vacation rentals. Vrbo
Vacation rentals in MykonosWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
Tours and tickets. Expedia
Tours and tickets in MykonosTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Mykonos for November. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
Things to do in Mykonos
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.
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.
The windmills of Kato Mili
The row of 16th-century windmills on the ridge above Chora. Early morning gives you them to yourself.
Getting lost in Chora
Walk the lanes behind Matoyianni Street before 10am, when the shops are shut and the cruise groups have not arrived.
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.
Armenistis Lighthouse
A windswept headland in the northwest with views to Tinos. Best at sunset if Little Venice feels too crowded.
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 November, quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Mykonos?
November is a month to think twice about visiting Mykonos. The season is over. Most visitor businesses close and the island returns to its small year-round population.
What is the weather like in Mykonos in November?
Mild and unsettled, highs near 65F (18C).
Is Mykonos crowded in November?
November is one of the quieter months in Mykonos; most sights can be done without long waits.
Keep planning Mykonos.
The months either side, and the best one if this is not it.
Also at their best in November
Before you book.
Sort these two things first.
Sponsored links. We may earn a commission; it never changes a verdict.
- Visit Faye
Travel insurance.
FayeA missed connection, a bag that never turns up, a hospital abroad: far cheaper to cover before departure than to argue about after.
- Visit Saily
eSIM data.
SailySet up an eSIM before you fly so your phone has data the moment you land, without roaming charges.
Our top-rated travel gear
Whatever you decide, this is the gear we actually travel with: verified, priced, and ranked. Live price check on each.
As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases, at no cost to you.