Wind from the north
- OrnosShelter score 96 of 100
- PsarouShelter score 96 of 100
- Sentu MykonosShelter score 96 of 100
- Elia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Kalo LivadiShelter score 96 of 100
- Super Paradise BeachShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Mykonos today
Which side of Mykonos is sheltered from today's wind? 41 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Mykonos beaches at a glance
- 41
- Mapped beaches
- 10
- Sandy beaches
- 26
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 2
- With a lifeguard
- 18
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (12). Wind from that side reaches them first; wind from the opposite side leaves them sheltered.
Shelter by wind direction
Which beaches are sheltered in each wind?
Wind direction decides everything. These are the Mykonos beaches that stay most sheltered, and the ones that get roughest, in a strong wind (6 Bft) from each direction. It is computed from how much open sea lies upwind of each beach.
Wind from the east
- Megali AmmosShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia AnnaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia Anna ParangasShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios CharalabosShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios IoannisShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios StefanosShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- KorfosShelter score 96 of 100
- Megali AmmosShelter score 96 of 100
- FokosShelter score 96 of 100
- TarsanasShelter score 96 of 100
- FteliaShelter score 96 of 100
- MerchiaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- FokosShelter score 96 of 100
- KalafatiShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia Anna KalafatisShelter score 96 of 100
- Elia Nude BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- LiaShelter score 96 of 100
- PanormosShelter score 96 of 100
Beach guides
More guides for Mykonos
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Mykonos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Mykonos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month24 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 17° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
Sea temperature: NOAA OISST v2.1, average of 1991–2020 (public domain). Close to the shore the water can be a degree or two warmer or cooler.
Best time to go
When to go to Mykonos
Mykonos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Mykonos is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is July, at 25 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
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Mykonos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Mykonos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025). Wind is the average at 10 m height; the sea close to the shore can differ.
| Month | Wind | Temp | Sea | Rain (mm/day) | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26 km/h NW | 13° | 16 °C | 3.2 | Quiet |
| February | 26 km/h N | 13° | 16 °C | 2.8 | Quiet |
| March | 24 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 1.5 | Quiet |
| April | 21 km/h NW | 16° | 16 °C | 1.0 | Quiet |
| May | 18 km/h NW | 19° | 18 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 20 km/h N | 22° | 21 °C | 0.3 | Busy |
| July | 25 km/h N | 24° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 25 km/h N | 25° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 23 km/h N | 23° | 23 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 22 km/h N | 20° | 21 °C | 1.5 | Moderate |
| November | 22 km/h N | 17° | 19 °C | 2.3 | Quiet |
| December | 25 km/h NW | 15° | 17 °C | 3.0 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the South Aegean region (Eurostat, average of 2023–2025), compared with its busiest month. They show when the area is busy, not how many people are on a given beach.
Mykonos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Mykonos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 22 km/h and 17° in November. Least windy year on record: 2019 · windiest: 2011.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 km/h SW | 19° | 3.1 |
| 2024 | 24 km/h N | 17° | 1.9 |
| 2023 | 23 km/h SW | 20° | 2.8 |
| 2022 | 23 km/h N | 18° | 2.2 |
| 2021 | 23 km/h N | 17° | 1.4 |
| 2020 | 28 km/h N | 18° | 0.6 |
| 2019 | 17 km/h S | 20° | 3.4 |
| 2018 | 27 km/h N | 17° | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 17 km/h W | 17° | 2.3 |
| 2016 | 22 km/h N | 17° | 1.8 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 1.6 |
| 2014 | 21 km/h N | 17° | 1.2 |
| 2013 | 21 km/h E | 18° | 3.3 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h N | 19° | 1.2 |
| 2011 | 28 km/h N | 15° | 0.1 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 19° | 0.9 |
| 2009 | 21 km/h NW | 18° | 2.5 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h NW | 17° | 1.4 |
| 2007 | 24 km/h NW | 17° | 3.0 |
| 2006 | 20 km/h N | 16° | 1.4 |
| 2005 | 26 km/h N | 16° | 4.8 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h N | 17° | 3.6 |
| 2003 | 20 km/h N | 17° | 1.2 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 18° | 3.5 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h NW | 16° | 5.0 |
Every beach
Beaches on Mykonos
41 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Agia AnnaSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- FokosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- KorfosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Megali AmmosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- OrnosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- PsarouSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Super Paradise BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Agia Anna KalafatisSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- FteliaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- MerchiaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- MersiniSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- paralia SokratisSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Patera PlakaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AgrariSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Elia Nude BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Sentu MykonosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agia Anna ParangasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios CharalabosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios IoannisSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios SostisSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios StefanosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- FrangiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KalafatiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Kalo LivadiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LoulosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Mini Lia BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PanormosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Paradise BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- ParangaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Platys GialosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- TarsanasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- TiganiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- TourlosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Vathia Lagada BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Elia BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- ChoulakiaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KapariSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KarapetisSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- LiaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Kato TiganiSheltered in 4 of 8 winds
Which side of Mykonos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Mykonos facing south and south-east stay most sheltered: Agia Anna Kalafatis, Agios Charalabos, and Agios Ioannis. Beaches facing north are exposed to it.
How do you know which beaches are sheltered?
For every beach we measured how much open sea lies in each of 16 compass directions, using OpenStreetMap coastlines. Waves build over open water, so a beach with land close by in the direction the wind comes from is sheltered. Today's wind forecast from MET Norway is then applied, and the result is refreshed every 2 hours.
Are the forecasts reliable?
They are estimates. The model does not include swell from distant storms, and local gusts can be stronger than forecast. Always follow lifeguard flags and local warnings.
Which wind direction matters on Mykonos?
The direction more than the strength. A beach is rough when the wind blows from the open sea towards it and flat when land lies upwind, so on a windy day one side of Mykonos can be flat while the other has waves. That is why this page lists the most sheltered and the roughest beaches for each wind direction, and the live ranking above applies today's forecast.
When is the sea flattest on Mykonos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Mykonos is May, with an average wind of 18 km/h. The windiest is July, at 25 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Mykonos least crowded?
Mykonos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and October.
How warm is the sea in Mykonos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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