Palace of Nestor
Pylos, Greece
The Palace of Nestor is an archaeological site and palace in Pylos, Greece. It is named after Nestor and is one of the 86 sights of the country looked up on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily highs range from 24 °C to 31 °C and rainfall is at its lowest. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 31 °C and lows of 22 °C. In contrast, the winter months of November and December are the wettest, with about 172 mm and 182 mm of rain respectively.
To reach the site, you can fly into Kalamata Airport, which is 30 km away. The Palace of Nestor is also 209 km from the capital, Athens. Travelers using Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport can reach the area from a distance of 223 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is December, with about 182 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 138 | 112 | 86 | 57 | 30 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 49 | 98 | 172 | 182 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
