Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus
Greece UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, is an archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greece. This location served as a hieron and a hospital dedicated to Asclepius. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Greece on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is 72 km from Athens. The nearest airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, which is 85 km away. Visitors can combine a visit to the sanctuary with the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, located 0.5 km away. Other nearby locations include the Arkadiko Bridge at 12.1 km, Tiryns at 24.2 km, the Lion Gate at 31.6 km, and the Treasury of Atreus at 31.6 km.
The warmest months are July and August, which have daily highs of 28 °C and very little rain. The wettest months are November and January, with rainfall amounts of about 87 mm and 79 mm. In January, the high is 10 °C and the low is 5 °C.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is November, with about 87 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 57 | 56 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 52 | 87 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
