Erechtheion Ἐρέχθειον
Athens, Greece UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple and archaeological site featuring Ionic order architecture. Built with Pentelic marble by architects such as Mnesikles and Phidias, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Acropolis of Athens. The ruins are dedicated to Athena, Poseidon, Zeus, and Erechtheus.
Planning a visit
The Erechtheion is one of the most looked-up sights in Greece on English Wikipedia, ranking 16th among the country's sights. The driest months to visit are August and July, which have about 2 to 3 rainy days. The warmest weather occurs in July and August, when daily highs reach 33 °C. For cooler temperatures, January and February have daily highs between 12 °C and 13 °C, but these months are wetter than the summer. November and December are the rainiest months, with about 63 mm and 69 mm of rain.
The site is located 1 km from Athens and 20 km from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. A visit can be combined with nearby landmarks like the Parthenon, Propylaea, or Temple of Athena Nike, all of which are within 0.2 km. The Theatre of Dionysus is also nearby at 0.2 km. The site does not offer wheelchair access.
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.
