Mycenae Μυκῆναι
Greece UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mycenae is an ancient Bronze Age settlement and polis that serves as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Greece.
Planning a visit
The site is located 90 km from Athens. Travelers arriving by air can use Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, which is 107 km away, or Kalamata Airport, which is 98 km away. The climate is mildest for walking the 0.32 km2 site during spring and autumn, particularly in April and May when daily highs range between 20 °C and 25 °C with relatively low rainfall. Summer months from June through August are hot, with daily highs reaching 31 °C to 32 °C. Winter months are cooler and wetter, with daily highs between 12 °C and 17 °C and more frequent rain.
Visitors can combine a trip to Mycenae with nearby locations such as the Lion Gate located on-site, the Treasury of Atreus 0.5 km away, or Tiryns, which is 15.1 km away. Other nearby points of interest include Acrocorinth at 20.5 km and the Arkadiko Bridge at 22.1 km.
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.
