Athens vs Mykonos

Athens and Mykonos are closely matched in January. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Athens is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Mykonos is cooler at 13°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in January. Mykonos receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Athens reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Mykonos averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Athens receives approximately 55 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Mykonos sees 75 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 3 rain days and 20 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.