Stagira Αρχαία Στάγειρα
Olympiada, Greece
Stagira, known natively as Αρχαία Στάγειρα, is an ancient city and archaeological site in the city of Olympiada, within the Aristotelis Municipality of Greece. It was established in 655 BC and is one of the 48 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 32 °C. August is the driest month with 20 mm of rain, while December is the wettest with 70 mm. In the spring, such as April and May, daily highs are between 18 °C and 24 °C, and lows are between 8 °C and 14 °C. During the winter, January has daily highs of 9 °C and lows of 1 °C. In the autumn, September has daily highs of 27 °C and October has daily highs of 21 °C. In the summer, June has daily highs of 29 °C and lows of 18 °C.
The site is 290 km from the capital, Athens. The nearest airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport, which is 70 km away. Nearby locations include Eion, 23.5 km away, the Lion of Amphipolis, 23.9 km away, and the Kasta Tomb, 28.2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is December, with about 70 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 44 | 43 | 42 | 35 | 41 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 28 | 44 | 56 | 70 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
