Best Season

Each windmill site has its own best season. Dutch mills look their best from spring to early autumn, La Mancha is most pleasant outside the summer heat, and the Greek islands are calmer before and after the peak holiday months.

Choose a month to see where to go. Places marked Best time have the most pleasant conditions, Good means a fine visit with some trade-offs, and Off-season means shorter days, colder weather, strong heat or limited opening.

Pick a month

ConsuegraSpring flowers and the late-October Saffron Rose Festival are highlights. July and August are very hot on the exposed ridge.

KinderdijkSpring and early autumn bring mild weather and softer light on the canals. National Mill Day falls on the second weekend of May.

Zaanse SchansApril and May pair the mills with the Dutch bulb season. Summer is lovely but very busy by late morning.

Windmills of SchiedamLate spring and September are ideal for walking the canal ring between the mills without summer crowds.

Mykonos WindmillsMay, June and September offer warm sea and calmer crowds. July and August bring strong meltemi winds and peak visitors.