Necromanteion of Acheron
The Necromanteion of Acheron is an organized archaeological site and fortification in Greece. It is named after the Acheron and is one of the 86 sights of the country listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and August, when daily highs reach 29 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with only about 3 days of rain in July. For warmer but less rainy conditions, May and September offer highs of 22 °C to 26 °C. The months of November and December are the wettest, with over 200 mm of rain and about 12 to 14 rainy days per month.
To reach the site, you can fly into Aktion National Airport in Preveza, which is 40 km away, or Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport, located 67 km from the site. The location is 310 km from Athens. While visiting, you can also travel to nearby sites such as Nicopolis, which is 30.8 km away, or Dodona, located 40.8 km from the Necromanteion.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is December, with about 207 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 124 | 132 | 101 | 72 | 46 | 23 | 12 | 23 | 76 | 129 | 200 | 207 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
