Mykonos · WinterMonth summary
Mykonos weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mykonos in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is an average time for Mykonos. July (9.7/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Mykonos in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Off-season — more authentic local atmosphere in bars and restaurants In January, Mykonos sees 13°C during the day with 8.6h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 10°C | 13°C | 35% | 2.3 | 8.6h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 14°C | 23% | 1.5 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 11°C | 15°C | 23% | 1.4 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 18°C | 14% | 0.9 | 11.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 21°C | 12% | 0.4 | 12.8h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 25°C | 5% | 0.2 | 13.4h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 27°C | 0% | 0.1 | 13.1h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 27°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.7h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 21°C | 25°C | 3% | 0.2 | 11.5h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 21°C | 11% | 0.6 | 10.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 14°C | 18°C | 23% | 1.6 | 8.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 11°C | 15°C | 32% | 2.2 | 8.1h | 6.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Mykonos averages 13°C, 35% rainy days and 8.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -35%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mykonos in January
Is January a good time to visit Mykonos?
January is an acceptable time for Mykonos (score 5.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.7/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Mykonos in January?
It's cool with 13°C daytime and 10°C at night. 8.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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