Lyceum Λύκειον
The Lyceum is an archaeological site in Athens that functioned as a school and gymnasium. Named after Lyceus, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Greece, ranking 36th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is 2 km from Athens and 18 km from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The weather is warmest in July with daily highs of 33 °C and lows of 22 °C. The driest months are June, July, and August, with rainfall between 6 mm and 9 mm. The wettest months are November and December, which see about 62 mm to 68 mm of rain. In January and February, daily highs are 12 °C and lows are 5 °C.
Nearby sights include the Hellenic Parliament (0.6 km), Panathenaic Stadium (0.7 km), and Syntagma Square (0.8 km). The Temple of Olympian Zeus is 1 km away, and Mount Lycabettus is 1.1 km from the site. Admission is €10, with a reduced price of €5, and wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is December, 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 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 52 | 40 | 47 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 35 | 62 | 68 |
| 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.
