Mykonos · Greece
October
The season winds down — warm, affordable, and Chora is genuinely walkable again.
Strong option
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Mykonos — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
22°C
Low
17°C
Rain
38mm
Sun
7hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Mykonos
Weather
Very good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in October
- ↑October temperatures of 22°C with 7 sunshine hours are excellent for sightseeing — exploring Chora's lanes, walking to the windmills, and taking the ferry to the ancient island of Delos are all pleasant without summer heat or crowds
- ↑Prices drop significantly from the September level — hotels, restaurants, and the remaining open bars are all more accessible; this is genuinely affordable Mykonos by the island's standards
- ↑Sea temperature is still around 22°C in early October — late-season swimming on emptier beaches is genuinely pleasant, and beach clubs that remain open are uncrowded
What you sacrifice
- ↓The season is closing: beach clubs and nightlife venues begin shutting for winter through October, and by late October the island's cosmopolitan energy has substantially diminished
- ↓Rainfall returns — 38mm across the month with occasional autumn storms; the predictable Mediterranean summer of July–August has ended
- ↓Delos archaeological site access (a key Mykonos day trip) is weather-dependent for the boat crossing — choppy autumn seas can disrupt plans
How October compares to June (best month)
| Factor | October | June ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 5 |
| Crowds | 8 | 6 |
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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 →