Achilleion Αχίλλειον
Achilleion is a neoclassical and neo-pompeian mansion, palace, and museum in Corfu, Greece. Commissioned by Empress Elisabeth of Austria and named after Achilles, this protected building is one of the 21 most looked-up sights in Greece on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest and driest months to visit are July and August, when average temperatures are between 24 °C and 25 °C and rainfall is between 10 mm and 28 mm. The wettest months are November and December, which see over 200 mm of rain, while January and February are the coolest with average temperatures of 11 °C.
The site is 4 km from Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport and 375 km from Athens. Visitors can combine a visit with nearby locations such as Mon Repos, 5.2 km away, Spianada, 7 km away, or Butrint, which is approximately 24 km away. Admission requires a fee. Opening hours are 08:00 to 20:00 from April to October and 08:00 to 16:00 from November to March.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 207 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 122 | 137 | 112 | 75 | 42 | 24 | 10 | 28 | 102 | 146 | 204 | 207 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
