Lion Gate
Mycenae, Greece
The Lion Gate is a city gate located in Mycenae. It is part of the fortifications of Mycenae and features Cyclopean masonry. It is one of the 86 sights of Greece listed on this site and is the 32nd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily highs range from 25 °C to 32 °C and rainfall is at its lowest. The months of June, July, and August are the driest, with about 4 to 7 rainy days each. In contrast, the winter months of November and December are wetter, with about 11 rainy days and highs of only 13 °C to 17 °C.
To reach the site, you can fly into Kalamata Airport, which is 98 km away, or Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, located 107 km from the gate. The site is 90 km from Athens. While visiting the Lion Gate, you can also see the nearby Treasury of Atreus, which is 0.5 km away, or explore Mycenae, Tiryns, Acrocorinth, and the Arkadiko Bridge.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is November, with about 68 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 62 | 51 | 45 | 32 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 39 | 68 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
