Heraion of Samos Ηραίον Σάμου
Samos, Greece UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Heraion of Samos is an archaeological site dedicated to Hera. It is part of the Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and September, when temperatures average between 22 °C and 25 °C and rainfall is minimal. The months of July and August have almost no rain. In contrast, December is the wettest month with about 208 mm of rain, and January is the coldest with an average temperature of 12 °C.
Samos Airport is 3 km away, and the site is about 279 km from Athens. Travelers can combine a visit to the Heraion of Samos with other nearby locations such as the Tunnel of Eupalinos, which is 4.7 km away, or Pythagoreion, located 5.4 km from the site. Other nearby sights include the House of the Virgin Mary, the Library of Celsus, and Ephesus.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 208 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 168 | 119 | 86 | 53 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 48 | 143 | 208 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
