Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Mykonos?
Packed — August is Mykonos's busiest month: the typical day is busier than 93% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in August, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Mykonos's own year — not a headcount.
This month's verified events: Dormition of the Virgin / Panagia (Assumption) (15).
August 2027 is peak-season Mykonos: hot and dry, around 29°C / 83°F, and Busy or Packed on all 31 days — 23 of them Packed, the other 8 Busy.
No — not if you want Mykonos to yourself. Every one of August's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Packed. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 29 °C by day, with rain on about 1 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in the Netherlands, Germany and France. Cruise ships call on 29 of the 31 days, 4 at once on Monday 23 August. Dormition of the Virgin / Panagia (Assumption) falls on 15 August. No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead. For similar weather with fewer people, come in September or October. The crush is at Chora's lane maze; the quiet is at Delos beyond the agora.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Across the 12 months we forecast for Mykonos, August is the busiest of them all. Its heaviest day is Sun 15 Aug, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Sat 14 Aug at 68%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 29°C by day.
Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.
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How busy is Mykonos in August?
The busiest days are the 1st, 15th, 21st and 24th, and 27 more.
Ships call on 29 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 7,110 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 68% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 13 hours.
Either side of it, September is a little calmer.
The lightest days are the 4th, 14th and 18th. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Sun 01 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 14:00–23:00
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 07:00–18:00
- Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448 08:00–23:00
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 08:00–21:00
Record Mykonos on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,248 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 4 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 07:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
- Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 15:00–23:00
Record Mykonos on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,982 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Wed 4 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Serena — guest capacity 3,014 12:00–22:00
- MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–01:00
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 09:00–18:00
Record Mykonos on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,922 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 4 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 08:00–17:00
Record Mykonos on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 850 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 07:00–17:00
- VidantaWorld Elegant — guest capacity 298 07:00–18:00
Record Mykonos on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,496 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
- Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 09:00–14:00
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 08:00–18:00
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–19:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 08:00–18:00
Record Mykonos on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,490 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
- Carnival Sunshine — guest capacity 3,002 09:00–18:00
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 09:00–23:00
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 07:00–18:00
Record Mykonos on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,022 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 6 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
- MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 14:00–23:00
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 08:00–21:00
Record Mykonos on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,930 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 6 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 07:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
- Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 15:00–23:00
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 08:00–17:00
Record Mykonos on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,906 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 6 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 07:00–18:00
- Costa Serena — guest capacity 3,014 12:00–22:00
- MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–01:00
Record Mykonos on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,110 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 6 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Aroya Manara — guest capacity 3,362 08:00–22:00
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–18:00
Record Mykonos on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,622 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 14 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–02:00
- Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 08:00–18:00
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 07:00–17:00
- VidantaWorld Elegant — guest capacity 298 07:00–18:00
Record Mykonos on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,290 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 14 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 10:00–22:00
- Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 09:00–14:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 08:00–18:00
Record Mykonos on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,306 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 14 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Busy busier than 68% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Mykonos on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany public holiday · Dormition of the Virgin / Panagia (Assumption)
Event on this day
Dormition of the Virgin / Panagia (Assumption)
15 Aug 2027Greece's national summer feast of the Virgin: church services and processions across the island, landing in the middle of Mykonos's busiest fortnight.
- MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 14:00–23:00
- Oceania Sonata — guest capacity 1,338 07:00–15:00
- Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448 08:00–19:00
Record Mykonos on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,288 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: Germany public holiday; France public holiday; Italy public holiday; Dormition of the Virgin / Panagia. Nearest calmer day: Sat 14 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
- Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 15:00–23:00
- Emerald Azzurra — guest capacity 100
Record Mykonos on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,912 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany school holidays
- Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 07:00–18:00
- Costa Serena — guest capacity 3,014 12:00–22:00
- Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
- MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–01:00
- Seabourn Ovation — guest capacity 600 08:00–18:00
Record Mykonos on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,838 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 16 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Busy busier than 68% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Mykonos on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany school holidays
- Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 09:00–22:00
- Emerald Azzurra — guest capacity 100
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 07:00–17:00
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 07:00–20:00
- VidantaWorld Elegant — guest capacity 298 07:00–18:00
Record Mykonos on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,278 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 07:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
Record Mykonos on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,060 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 07:00–18:00
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 09:00–23:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 07:00–22:00
- Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 08:00–17:00
Record Mykonos on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,077 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 20 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 14:00–23:00
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 07:00–18:00
Record Mykonos on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,500 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 07:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
- Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 15:00–23:00
Record Mykonos on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 11,172 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 07:00–18:00
- Costa Serena — guest capacity 3,014 12:00–22:00
- MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–01:00
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 09:00–18:00
Record Mykonos on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,182 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Aroya Manara — guest capacity 3,362 08:00–22:00
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–18:00
- Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
Record Mykonos on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,750 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–02:00
- Emerald Azzurra — guest capacity 100
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 07:00–17:00
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 08:00–17:00
Record Mykonos on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,408 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 07:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 10:00–22:00
- Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 09:00–14:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 08:00–18:00
Record Mykonos on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,476 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 07:00–18:00
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–21:00
Record Mykonos on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,298 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–18:00
- MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 14:00–23:00
Record Mykonos on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,916 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
- Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 15:00–23:00
- MSC Orchestra — guest capacity 2,550 08:00–22:00
Record Mykonos on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,362 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Netherlands school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Serena — guest capacity 3,014 12:00–22:00
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–18:00
- MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–01:00
Record Mykonos on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,284 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Mykonos?
No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
August weather in Mykonos
Real heat — around 29°C / 83°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on only about 1 days.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Mykonos in August
Based on: Greece's public holidays · school vacations across France, Germany and the Netherlands · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
