Mykonos · SpringMonth summary
Mykonos weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
12% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mykonos in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: Mykonos in May: 21°C and 12.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Mykonos in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Peak season — bars and clubs buzzing, terraces open late into the evening Spring marks the start of the good season in Mykonos. Temperatures rise (21°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 May, Mykonos averages 21°C, 12% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mykonos in May
Is May a good time to visit Mykonos?
May is an excellent time to visit Mykonos (score 8.3/10). With 21°C, 12.8h of sunshine and 12% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Mykonos in May?
With 21°C and 12.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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