Platonic Academy
The Platonic Academy is an archaeological site in Greece that served as an ancient school and built structure. Named after Akademos, it is one of the 86 sights of Greece featured on this site and is the 12th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily highs range from 26 °C to 33 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with some months seeing only 2 to 5 rainy days. From November to January, temperatures are cooler with daily highs between 12 °C and 13 °C and more frequent rain.
The site is located 2 km from the capital, Athens. Travelers can reach the area via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, which is 22 km away. While visiting, you can combine this trip with nearby sites such as Kerameikos, 1.8 km away, the National Archaeological Museum, 2.1 km away, the Temple of Hephaestus, 2.2 km away, the Ancient Agora of Athens, 2.3 km away, or the Stoa of Attalos, 2.4 km away.
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.
