Corinth
City in Greece
Corinth is a Greek city with a population of 30,816 as of 2021. It is located 70 km from the capital, Athens. Visitors often travel to the area to see the Corinth Canal and the ancient site of Acrocorinth, which are the city's primary landmarks.
What to see
The city's landscape is defined by the Corinth Canal, a narrow waterway cutting through the land. Near the city, visitors also explore the site of Acrocorinth. These locations are the main points of interest for those visiting the area.
When to go
Summers in Corinth are hot and dry, with daily highs peaking at 31 °C in July and August and very little rainfall. The spring months offer milder weather, with temperatures climbing from highs of 15 °C in March to 24 °C in May. September remains warm with highs of 27 °C before temperatures begin to drop. Winter is the coolest time of year, with daily highs ranging from 12 °C to 17 °C. Rainfall is most common during the winter months, with November and December experiencing higher precipitation levels of 59 mm to 60 mm.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, situated 89 km from the city. From Athens, travelers can reach Corinth by covering a distance of 70 km.
Top sights in Corinth
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is November, with about 60 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 57 | 43 | 40 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 60 | 59 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Corinth (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
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