Kasta Tomb
Amphipolis, Greece
The Kasta Tomb is an archaeological site in Amphipolis consisting of a Macedonian tomb and a tumulus. It is one of the 86 sights in Greece looked up on English Wikipedia and ranks 61 among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 32 °C. These months also have relatively low rainfall, with about 5 rainy days in July and August. For cooler temperatures, visit in the spring or autumn. The site is 318 km from Athens. The nearest airport is Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport, which is 64 km away.
Visitors can combine a trip to the Kasta Tomb with nearby locations such as the Lion of Amphipolis, which is 4.4 km away, or Eion, located 6.1 km from the site. Other nearby sights include Stagira at 28.2 km and Philippi at 40.5 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is December, with about 71 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 43 | 40 | 37 | 44 | 46 | 33 | 24 | 27 | 44 | 55 | 71 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
