Mykonos · Greece
March
The island starts to wake up — Easter preparations, longer days, and the first businesses reopening.
Worth considering
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for Mykonos — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
15°C
Low
9°C
Rain
38mm
Sun
5.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Mykonos
Weather
Below average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Perfect
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Below average
What you gain in March
- ↑Greek Orthodox Easter (date varies — often March or April) is the most important celebration in the Greek calendar; Mykonos marks it with candlelit midnight services and lamb feasts that have nothing to do with tourism
- ↑Sunshine hours improve meaningfully to 5.8 daily and temperatures reach 15°C — outdoor exploration of Chora, the archaeological sites, and the port area is comfortable and pleasant
- ↑A few pioneering restaurants and cafés reopen in late March, signalling the start of a transition period; prices are still low-season
What you sacrifice
- ↓Most of the season infrastructure — the beach clubs, the major bars, the famous clubs at Paradise and Super Paradise — remains closed until May or June
- ↓Water is too cold for swimming (16–17°C sea temperature) and beaches are deserted; this is not a beach trip yet
- ↓The atmosphere is transitional rather than fully formed — more open than January but still not the Mykonos anyone visits for
How March compares to June (best month)
| Factor | March | June ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 9 |
| Value | 9 | 5 |
| Crowds | 10 | 6 |
March in other destinations
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Mykonos, not across destinations. Methodology →