Apollonia Απολλωνία
Fier, Albania
Apollonia is an ancient Greek archaeological site, ancient city, and polis located in Fier District, Albania. Founded in -588 and named after Apollo, it holds status as a Cultural Monument of Albania and a Tentative World Heritage Site. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
July and August are warm with daily highs of 30 °C and lower rainfall, dropping to 23 mm to 27 mm over 4 to 5 rainy days. November sees the highest precipitation with 124 mm of rain across about 14 days, while January and February experience daily lows of 5 °C. The site is open Monday through Sunday from 08:00 to 17:00, and admission is 600 lek.
The nearest airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, located 80 km away, and the site is 73 km from the capital city of Tirana. Nearby points of interest include Muradie Mosque at 28.1 km, Kaninë Castle at 31.1 km, Berat Castle at 39.8 km, and Oricum at 43.8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 124 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 73 | 80 | 82 | 75 | 45 | 34 | 23 | 27 | 83 | 107 | 124 | 116 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
