Temple of Hephaestus
The Temple of Hephaestus is an ancient Greek temple built in the 5th century BC using Pentelic and Parian marble. Located in Athens, this Doric order structure is dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena and is part of the Hephaesteion and the Ancient Agora of Athens. It is one of the 25 most looked-up sights in Greece on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The Temple of Hephaestus is located 1 km from Athens and 20 km from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). It can be combined with visits to the Ancient Agora of Athens (0.1 km), the Stoa of Attalos (0.3 km), or Kerameikos (0.4 km). The Pnyx and the Propylaea are also nearby, at 0.5 km. The site does not offer wheelchair access.
Climate conditions change by month. The hottest months are July and August, with daily highs of 33 °C and lows of 22 °C. For those preferring milder weather, April has highs of 20 °C and May has highs of 26 °C. The wettest period is in December, with about 69 mm of rain over 8 days, and November, with about 63 mm of rain over 9 days. January also sees about 53 mm of rain over 11 days.
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.
