Philippi Φίλιπποι
Drama, Greece UNESCO World Heritage Site
Philippi is an ancient city and archaeological site that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Named after Philip II of Macedon, this polis is one of the 86 sights of Greece listed on this site and is the 15th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, from June to August, when daily highs reach about 26 °C to 29 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with about 4 to 11 rainy days per month. For cooler weather, April and May offer highs between 17 °C and 22 °C. The winter months are the wettest, particularly December, which sees about 92 mm of rain.
Philippi is 340 km from Athens. The nearest airport is Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport, which is 30 km away. Travelers can also combine a visit to this site with nearby locations such as the Kasta Tomb, 40 km away, Eion, 41 km away, or the Lion of Amphipolis, 44 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is December, with about 92 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 59 | 55 | 52 | 46 | 50 | 54 | 42 | 33 | 30 | 55 | 73 | 92 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
