Corinth Canal Διώρυγα της Κορίνθου
The Corinth Canal is a ship canal located in the Corinthia Regional Unit of Greece. Opened in 1893 and designed by architect István Türr, it spans a length of 6,343 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 31 °C and minimal rain on 2 to 3 days. January and November see the highest rainfall with about 57 mm of rain across 11 and 9 days respectively, alongside daily highs of 12 °C to 17 °C and lows of 7 °C to 12 °C.
The site is located 65 km from Athens. The nearest airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in Spata-Artemida, situated 83 km away. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Acrocorinth at 11.6 km, Lion Gate and Mycenae both at 30.2 km, Treasury of Atreus at 30.7 km, and the Sanctuary of Asclepius in Epidaurus at 37.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is November, with about 57 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 41 | 38 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 34 | 57 | 56 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 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.
