Aegae
Greece UNESCO World Heritage Site
Aegae is an ancient city and polis that serves as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This archaeological site in Greece covers an area of 62 km2 and is one of the 86 sights of the country featured on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, with daily highs reaching 30 °C and the least amount of rain. For cooler temperatures, visit in April with highs of 18 °C or in October with highs of 20 °C. The wettest months are October, November, and December, which see about 78 mm of rain.
Aegae is located 303 km from Athens. Travelers can fly into Kozani National Airport Filippos, which is 46 km away, or Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport, which is 55 km away. The site is 35.7 km from Pella, which can be combined with a visit to Aegae.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 51 | 54 | 52 | 58 | 44 | 29 | 31 | 45 | 79 | 78 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
