Greece, Europe
Mykonos in October
Early October is quiet and pleasant with warm-ish water. By late month many hotels and restaurants have closed for winter.
The straight answer
October is a quiet, good-value month to visit Mykonos. Early October is quiet and pleasant with warm-ish water. By late month many hotels and restaurants have closed for winter.
- Weather
- Mild, highs near 71F (22C), first rains
- Crowds
- 2 of 5
- Prices
- 2 of 5
What October is like in Mykonos
October is mild, with highs near 71F (22C), and the first autumn rains arrive. Early October is quiet and pleasant: the sea still holds some summer warmth, the meltemi has eased, and Chora is calm. As the month goes on, the island winds down, and by late October many hotels, restaurants, and beach clubs have closed for winter. Prices are low.
It suits couples and walkers who want a calm, cheap Mykonos, as long as they come early in the month. It is not for partygoers or anyone set on specific beach clubs, many of which have already shut. For a livelier trip with warm water, choose September instead.
Make the most of October
What is especially good about Mykonos this month.
Early October swims
The sea stays warm enough for a swim in the first part of the month, often warmer than in May.
Quiet Delos
With summer crowds gone and the heat eased, a morning at Delos is comfortable and calm, when the boats are running.
Chora's lanes at their calmest
Cruise crowds thin out, and wandering the lanes behind Matoyianni Street is peaceful even at midday.
What to pack for October
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Swimwear for early-month swims
- A compact umbrella for the first rains
- Comfortable walking shoes
Our timing tip
Go in the first half of October, and confirm your hotel and any favorite restaurants are still open for the season.
Book Mykonos for October.
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- Hotels for October
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- Rentals on Vrbo
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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
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Tours and tickets in MykonosTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Mykonos for October. 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 October, quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Mykonos?
October is a quiet, good-value month to visit Mykonos. Early October is quiet and pleasant with warm-ish water. By late month many hotels and restaurants have closed for winter.
What is the weather like in Mykonos in October?
Mild, highs near 71F (22C), first rains.
Is Mykonos crowded in October?
October is one of the quieter months in Mykonos; most sights can be done without long waits.
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