Pythagoreion Πυθαγόρειο
Samos, Greece UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pythagoreion is an ancient city and archaeological site in Greece. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos.
Planning a visit
The climate in Samos is warmest from July to September, with average temperatures between 23 °C and 25 °C and very little rain. The wettest months are December and January, which have average temperatures of about 12 °C to 13 °C and significant rainfall.
Samos Airport is the closest airport, located 3 km from the site. Pythagoreion is 284 km from Athens. Visitors can combine a trip to this site with visits to the Tunnel of Eupalinos, which is 1.2 km away, or the Heraion of Samos, located 5.4 km away. Other nearby locations include the House of the Virgin Mary, the Library of Celsus, and Ephesus.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 182 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 151 | 105 | 77 | 48 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 42 | 128 | 182 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
