Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly

Is July 2027 a good month to visit Mykonos?

Packed — the typical July day in Mykonos is busier than 86% of its year.

If you are coming for something that only happens in July, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.

Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Mykonos's own year — not a headcount.

July 2027 is peak-season Mykonos: hot and dry, around 28°C / 83°F, and Packed on 18 of 31 days.

It depends. The typical July day in Mykonos is Packed, and 30 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 28 °C by day, with rain on about 0 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Cruise ships call on 30 of the 31 days, 6 at once on Wednesday 14 July. Early July is the month's quietest stretch in Mykonos — the typical day at 80%, against 88% in mid July. For similar weather with fewer people, come in October or May. The crush is at Chora's lane maze; the quiet is at Delos beyond the agora. The calmest day is Wednesday 7 July, the busiest Wednesday 14 July.

In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.

Among the 12 months we forecast for Mykonos, July ranks 2nd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Wed 14 Jul, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Wed 7 Jul at 64%.

Crowds
30/31 busy or packed
0 calm · 1 lively
Weather
28°C / 83°F
rain ~0 days
Value
Peak price in queues
worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds

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 →

What to pack for Mykonos in July

Plan around the heat — around 28°C by day.

Reusable steel water bottles
around 28°C by day Reusable water bottle

Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.

See water bottles →
A pair of worn walking trainers, seen from above
most sightseeing is on foot Comfortable walking shoes

The one thing you wear all day, every day of the trip.

See walking shoes →

How busy is Mykonos in July?

The busiest days are the 1st, 8th, 13th and 14th, and 26 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively.

Ships call on 30 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 5,788 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 64% of the year and its heaviest at 100%, so where you land inside it matters. All five Thursdays run Packed. Daylight runs about 14 hours.

The calmest days are the 3rd, 7th and 17th — aim for those if your dates can flex.
CalmLivelyBusyPacked⚓ ships in port · % = busier than this share of the year · tap any day for its full forecast
Best daysSat 3 · Wed 7 · Sat 17 — The calmest days are the 3rd, 7th and 17th — aim for those if your dates can flex.
Busiest daysThu 1 · Thu 8 · Tue 13 · Wed 14 — the heaviest of 30 busier days — check the calendar for the rest.
Thu 01 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–02:00
  • Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 07:00–17:00
  • Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 08:00–21:00

Record Mykonos on Thu 1 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,758 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 2 Jul (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-2027-07-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 02 Jul Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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

Record Mykonos on Fri 2 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,964 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (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-2027-07-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 03 Jul Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 07:00–18:00

Record Mykonos on Sat 3 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,170 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (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-2027-07-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 04 Jul Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 14:00–23:00
  • MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 09:00–22:00

Record Mykonos on Sun 4 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,424 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (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-2027-07-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 05 Jul Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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
  • Seven Seas Grandeur — guest capacity 754 07:00–16:00

Record Mykonos on Mon 5 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,666 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (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-2027-07-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 06 Jul Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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
  • Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 09:00–18:00

Record Mykonos on Tue 6 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,034 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (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-2027-07-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 07 Jul Lively busier than 64% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Mykonos on Wed 7 Jul 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/mykonos/#d-2027-07-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 08 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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
  • Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 08:00–21:00

Record Mykonos on Thu 8 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,858 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (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-2027-07-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 09 Jul Busy busier than 80% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 07:00–18:00
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
  • Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 09:00–14:00

Record Mykonos on Fri 9 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,740 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (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-2027-07-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 10 Jul Busy busier than 75% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 07:00–18:00
  • SeaDream II — guest capacity 112
  • Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 08:00–17:00

Record Mykonos on Sat 10 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,960 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (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-2027-07-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 11 Jul Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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 11 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,788 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 10 Jul (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-2027-07-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 12 Jul Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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 12 Jul 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: Sat 10 Jul (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-2027-07-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 13 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Carnival Sunshine — guest capacity 3,002 07:00–17:00
  • 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
  • Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 09:00–18:00

Record Mykonos on Tue 13 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 11,944 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 10 Jul (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-2027-07-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 14 Jul Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓6 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France public holiday; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Aroya Manara — guest capacity 3,362 08:00–22:00
  • Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–18:00
  • Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–18:00
  • Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 07:00–22:00
  • Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 09:00–14:00
  • Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 08:00–18:00

Record Mykonos on Wed 14 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. 6 cruise ships scheduled, at least 15,235 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–22:00. Why: Germany school holidays; France public holiday; Netherlands school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Fri 16 Jul (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-2027-07-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 15 Jul Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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

Record Mykonos on Thu 15 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,558 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 16 Jul (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-2027-07-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 16 Jul Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
  • Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 10:00–22:00
  • Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–19:00

Record Mykonos on Fri 16 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,922 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (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-2027-07-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 17 Jul Busy busier than 72% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 07:00–18:00

Record Mykonos on Sat 17 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,998 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (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-2027-07-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 18 Jul Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
  • MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 14:00–23:00
  • Star Flyer — guest capacity 170

Record Mykonos on Sun 18 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,800 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (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-2027-07-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 19 Jul Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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 19 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,982 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 18 Jul (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-2027-07-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 20 Jul Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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 20 Jul 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 21 Jul (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-2027-07-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 21 Jul Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Brilliance Of The Seas — guest capacity 2,112 07:00–18:00
  • Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 08:00–18:00

Record Mykonos on Wed 21 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,454 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Jul (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-2027-07-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 22 Jul Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–02:00
  • Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 07:00–17:00

Record Mykonos on Thu 22 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,458 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 21 Jul (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-2027-07-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 23 Jul Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
‹ Thu 22 Jul·Sat 24 Jul ›This day in full →Ships in port 07:00–23:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 07:00–18:00
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
  • Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–19:00

Record Mykonos on Fri 23 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,788 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. 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-2027-07-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 24 Jul Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–21:00

Record Mykonos on Sat 24 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,300 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 23 Jul (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-2027-07-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 25 Jul Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
‹ Sat 24 Jul·Mon 26 Jul ›This day in full →Ships in port 07:00–23:00
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 14:00–23:00
  • MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 09:00–22:00
  • Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 07:00–19:00

Record Mykonos on Sun 25 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,108 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. 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-2027-07-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 26 Jul Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • 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 26 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,072 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 25 Jul (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-2027-07-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 27 Jul Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Azura — guest capacity 3,100
  • 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 27 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,210 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 25 Jul (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-2027-07-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 28 Jul Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Aroya Manara — guest capacity 3,362 08:00–22:00
  • Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–18:00

Record Mykonos on Wed 28 Jul 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: Sun 25 Jul (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-2027-07-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 29 Jul Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–02:00
  • 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 29 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,756 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 25 Jul (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-2027-07-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 30 Jul Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 18:00–23:00
  • Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 10:00–22:00
  • ms Oosterdam — guest capacity 1,916 08:00–17:00

Record Mykonos on Fri 30 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,110 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 25 Jul (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-2027-07-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 31 Jul Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 07:00–18:00
  • Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 08:00–20:00

Record Mykonos on Sat 31 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,940 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–20:00. 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-2027-07-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

How does August compare? →

Which week of July is quietest in Mykonos?

Early
Busy
80%
Mid
Packed
88%
Late
Packed
87%

Early July is the month's quietest stretch in Mykonos — the typical day at 80%, against 88% in mid July.

Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds

–9am
Own the morning.The day-trip wave lands mid-morning; the headline sights before nine are effectively yours.
10–5
Go where the day-trippers don't.Away from the headline sights it stays manageable all day. Save the marquee ones.
5pm+
Take the city back.Day-trippers leave by early evening — the same squares empty out and the light is better.

Travelling on a busy day?
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July weather in Mykonos

Real heat — around 28°C / 83°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on only about 0 days. The days are long too — close to 14 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.

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.

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More about Mykonos in July

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.

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