Mykonos Town
Mykonos Town is the island's whitewashed capital, known for its maze of lanes, its waterfront balconies over the sea and its windmills above the harbor.
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Mykonos Town, locally called Chora, is the main town on Mykonos, an island in the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, Greece. Visitors come for the whitewashed houses with blue doors and shutters and for lanes that bend and branch, so a wrong turn is part of the walk. Little Venice is the row of old seafront houses with balconies hanging over the water. Windmills stand on the ridge above town, and the whitewashed church of Paraportiani sits near the harbor, built from several small chapels.
The town suits couples, friends and anyone who wants shops, restaurants and nightlife within walking distance of the sea. It also works as a base for day trips to the island's beaches. Plan one or two days in town, and more if you want to swim often. The best season runs from late spring to early autumn. July and August are the busiest and hottest months, when the lanes are most crowded.
Mykonos Town in five
- Book the ferry or flight into Mykonos earlySummer seats fill up in peak months, so book before you travel. Ferries mostly leave from Piraeus and Rafina, so check the port on your ticket.Getting around
- Carry euro cash for buses and small kiosksHotels and most restaurants take cards. Keep small euro notes and coins for bakeries, beach kiosks and bus stops.
- Save the map before you enter the lanesThe lanes of Chora twist and dead-end, so GPS can show the wrong street. Download the town area in Google Maps for offline use before you walk in.Phones and eSIM
- Arrive early for the windmills at sunsetThe windmills and Little Venice draw crowds at sunset in summer. Plan the walk before the light fades.
- Agree the taxi fare before you get inA taxi from the old port to a beach costs more than the bus. Confirm the fare before you start the ride.
Things to do in Mykonos Town
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Need to know
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Entry
- Greece is in the Schengen area; entry depends on your passport. Check the ministry before travel Read more
- Emergency
- 112 general, 100 police, 166 ambulance, 199 fire
- Tipping
- Optional; rounding up is common in restaurants
- Time
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer (daylight saving)
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh13°Low11°Cold, many closedJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, many closed
- FebruaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh13°Low11°Cold, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh15°Low12°Quiet, windyMarchPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, windy
- AprilClear4 rainy daysHigh17°Low14°Spring, reopeningAprilClear
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, reopening
- MayClear4 rainy daysHigh20°Low17°Warm, quietMayClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh25°Low21°Warm, busierJuneClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busier
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh27°Low24°Peak, windyJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak, windy
- AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low24°Peak, crowdedAugustClear
Mixed
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak, crowded
- SeptemberClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low22°Warm sea, quieterSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, quieter
- OctoberClear3 rainy daysHigh21°Low19°Mild, quietOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh18°Low16°Closing seasonNovemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Closing season
- DecemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh15°Low13°Winter, quietDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Winter, quiet
Average daily high and low in Mykonos Town, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Mykonos Town
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 17°
- Humidity
- 77%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 85%
Mykonos Town
10:48 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today19°18°85%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 19°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 85%.
- Tue21°18°90%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 21°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 90%.
- Wed19°16°10%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Thu17°14°8%Thursday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Fri14°13°0%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 14°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat16°14°3%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 16°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun16°15°3%Sunday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 3%.
Updated 09:59 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Delosabout 30 minutes by boatAncient sanctuary island with ruins, reached by boat from the old port.
- Ano Meraabout 30 minutes by busInland village with the Panagia Tourliani monastery, away from the coast.
- Parosabout 1 hour by ferryA larger island with its own old town, for a longer ferry day.
Before you go to Mykonos Town
Rules for Mykonos Town, checked
- Greece is in the Schengen area, so entry rules depend on your passport. Check the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs before you book.Source
- Declare cash above the EU limit when you arrive. Check the current rule with customs before you fly or sail.
- Churches and monasteries ask visitors to cover shoulders and knees. Carry a light cover-up for visits in Chora and Ano Mera.
- Ancient sites such as Delos are protected. Do not climb on the ruins, and follow the guards' instructions.
Plan around Mykonos Town
Regions, islands, entry rules and money for a Greek trip
Read the guideMykonos islandBeaches, villages and the island beyond the town
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa for Greece and what to carry at the border
Read the guideGetting aroundFlights, ferries, buses and taxis to and around Mykonos
Read the guideWhere to stayCompare Chora, Little Venice and quieter areas before booking
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards and how to pay for food, buses and sights
Read the guideMykonos Town FAQ
Is Mykonos Town worth visiting?
Yes, for the whitewashed lanes, the windmills and the old harbor. It suits a few nights of sea, dining and walking, but it is busy and expensive in peak summer.
How many days do you need in Mykonos Town?
Two nights cover the lanes, the windmills and a sunset. Add a third night if you want to join a boat trip to Delos or spend a day at a beach.
Is Mykonos Town walkable?
Yes. Chora, the old port and Little Venice are close together, and you can walk between them. Taxis and buses are needed for the beaches and the airport.
How do you get from the airport to Mykonos Town?
Take a taxi or a bus into town. If you arrive in peak season, ask your hotel about a pickup.
When is the best time to visit Mykonos Town?
May, June, September and October give warm weather with fewer crowds than July and August. Many hotels and restaurants close in winter.
Is Mykonos Town good for a quiet trip?
Outside July and August, yes. Chora is calmer in the mornings and in the shoulder months, and the beaches away from the town are quieter at any time.