Mykonos in December: Weather Guide
“Mild and bright — an underrated time to visit.”
Roughly 9 rainy days across the month, on average.
There is a specific quality to December in Mykonos: a cool crispness in the morning air, felt most clearly along Chora's alleys. Averages sit around 15.5°C (59.9°F) by day and 12.3°C (54.1°F) after dark, with rainfall near 64 mm across roughly 9.2 rainy days — arriving in long grey bands that soften light and pace. Daylight runs about 7.7 hours per day, shorter daylight that concentrates walking hours, and the season stamps its signature on details like the whitewashed cubes of Chora.
On the ground, this means layered days. Time around Chora's alleys rewards a morning window when temperatures stabilise, and by afternoon a mid-weight layer earns its keep as you cross between the windmill row and the covered options nearby. Evenings pull back indoors — cafés, small restaurants, the warm middle of the day compressed into memory.
Reading across 11 complete years (2015–2025), December in Mykonos has trended more variable in recent seasons, with the last few years pushing daytime highs and rainfall patterns modestly away from the older normals. The 2026 signal so far tracks the recent shape rather than the long-run midpoint — meaning what you see above is weighted to how this month has actually been running, not a smoothed 30-year picture that masks the shift.
For travellers planning around 2026, this profile is the honest baseline. Match the packing list to the numbers — not to the month name — and you avoid the classic mismatch of arriving with the wrong shell, the wrong shoes, or the wrong daylight assumptions. The rest of this page breaks down what to wear, what to do, and how the season tends to run for Mykonos visitors in 2026.
The Chora windmills are five, not one, and the actual sunset spot is Little Venice steps not the windmill hill. Ano Mera village inland is real Mykonian life with Panagia Tourliani monastery and one taverna where locals eat kopanisti spread. Skip Nammos beach club unless bottle service is your vibe; go to Fokos beach for grilled octopus at the only shack there. The wind has a direction language: meltemi from north means south beaches, sirocco from south means north beaches.
What to pack for Mykonos in December
With highs around 15.5°C and lows near 12.3°C, layering does the heavy lifting — a single jacket rarely covers a full day.
- long sleeves
- light trousers
- trainers
- a light rain shell
- a scarf
What to pack for Mykonos in December
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Things worth doing
Best-fit activities include beach-club afternoons, chora wanders, seafood dinners, and boat excursions to Delos — a mix suited to the month's daylight and weather pattern.
December vs. the rest of the year
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While December has its own character in Mykonos, the data-backed best months to visit Mykonos are May, June, July, August. These months combine the most favourable temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine across an 11-year climate record (2015–2025).
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Mykonos in December — FAQ
Q01Should I visit Mykonos in December?
Should I visit Mykonos in December?
Yes — it is a good time to visit, with pleasant, comfortable weather. In December, Mykonos averages a high of 16°C (60°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F), with 64mm of rainfall across roughly 9 rainy days. Mid-June meltemi winds ease briefly before July peak; Panagia Tourliani feast on July 23 fills Ano Mera village with actual Cycladic tradition tourists miss.
Q02What temperatures should I expect in Mykonos during December?
What temperatures should I expect in Mykonos during December?
The average high temperature in Mykonos during December is 16°C (60°F), with an average low of 12°C (54°F). These figures are averaged from 11 complete years of daily records (2015–2025, Open-Meteo Archive). January most restaurants closed, Little Venice deserted, half the island shut but Delos tours cheap and Chora walkable without cruise crowds.
Q03Is December a rainy month in Mykonos?
Is December a rainy month in Mykonos?
Mykonos averages approximately 9 rainy days in December, with a total monthly rainfall of about 64mm. This is based on daily precipitation records where days with 1mm or more of rain are counted as rainy days.
Q04How should I dress for Mykonos in December?
How should I dress for Mykonos in December?
For Mykonos in December, pack layered clothing for changing temperatures, a compact umbrella or waterproof jacket, comfortable walking shoes. These recommendations are based on 11 complete years of weather averages for this specific month. A weighted hat clip or chin strap: meltemi will send unsecured hats into the Aegean permanently.
Q05Is December a busy travel month for Mykonos?
Is December a busy travel month for Mykonos?
Tourist crowds in Mykonos during December are typically moderate. Consider this when planning accommodation — prices track crowd levels closely. The Chora windmills are five, not one, and the actual sunset spot is Little Venice steps not the windmill hill. Ano Mera village inland is real Mykonian life with Panagia Tourliani monastery and one taverna where locals eat kopanisti spread. Skip Nammos beach club unless bottle service is your vibe; go to Fokos beach for grilled octopus at the only shack there. The wind has a direction language: meltemi from north means south beaches, sirocco from south means north beaches.