Mykonos · December
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 14° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
MINMIN | 10° | 10° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 6h | 8h | 10h | 10h | 12h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
🌧Rain Days | 4d51mm | 3d29mm | 2d16mm | 1d8mm | 0d3mm | 0d1mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 0d3mm | 1d8mm | 2d23mm | 3d29mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
December in Mykonos is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 15°C, cooling to 11°C at night (daily average: 13°C). With 4 sunshine hours per day and 3 rain days (29 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 17°C, the water is still quite cool in December — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Mykonos in December
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Mykonos?
- December is not an optimal month for Mykonos (Score: 51/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Mykonos in December?
- In December, Mykonos sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 11°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
- How much rain falls in Mykonos in December?
- In December, Mykonos receives an average of 29 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Mykonos get in December?
- Mykonos averages 4 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Mykonos in December?
- Water temperature in Mykonos in December averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.