Propylaea
Athens, Greece UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Propylaea is an ancient Greek archaeological site located in Athens. It is part of the Acropolis of Athens and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The site is 1 km from the capital, Athens. The nearest airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, which is 20 km away. Visitors can combine a visit to the Propylaea with other nearby sites such as the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Temple of Athena Nike, all of which are within 0.1 km. The site does not have wheelchair access.
Climate conditions vary throughout the year. The hottest months are July and August, with daily highs of 33 °C. June is also warm with highs of 31 °C. The wettest period is from November to January, with December seeing the most rain at about 69 mm over 8 days. April and May offer milder weather, with daily highs between 20 °C and 26 °C.
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.
