Odeon of Herodes Atticus Ωδείο Ηρώδου του Αττικού
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is an ancient Roman architecture odeon and archaeological site in Athens. It was commissioned by Herodes Atticus and can hold 4,680 people.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is from May to September when temperatures are warmest, with daily highs reaching 26 °C to 33 °C and minimal rainfall. The months of June, July, and August have the least rain, with about 2 to 5 rainy days each. In contrast, November and December are wetter, seeing about 69 mm and 63 mm of rain respectively.
The site is located 2 km from the capital, Athens. Travelers can reach the area via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, which is 20 km away. While visiting, you can also see the Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, and Temple of Athena Nike, all within 0.2 km. The site is wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is December, with about 69 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 53 | 41 | 47 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 36 | 63 | 69 |
| 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.
