Arch of Hadrian
The Arch of Hadrian is a 18-meter-tall triumphal arch made of Pentelic marble. This archaeological site in Greece was commissioned by Hadrian and is an example of ancient Roman architecture.
Planning a visit
The site is 2 km from Athens and 19 km from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Visitors can combine a visit to the arch with nearby sights such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus (0.1 km away), the Acropolis Museum (0.4 km), the Theatre of Dionysus (0.4 km), the Parthenon (0.5 km), or the Erechtheion (0.5 km).
Wheelchair access is available. The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily highs range from 26 °C to 33 °C and rainfall is minimal. The months of November and December are the wettest, with about 63 mm to 69 mm of rain. During winter months like January and February, daily lows range from 5 °C to 6 °C.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is December, with about 69 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 53 | 41 | 47 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 36 | 63 | 69 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
