Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens Ὀλυμπιεῖον
The Temple of Olympian Zeus is an ancient Greek temple and archaeological site located in the city of Athens. The ruins, which stand 17 m high, were built by Libon using Pentelic marble in the Corinthian order. It is the 20th most looked-up sight in Greece.
Planning a visit
The climate varies throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 33 °C and lows of 22 °C. June is also warm, with daily highs of 31 °C. The wettest months are November and December, when monthly rainfall reaches approximately 69 mm. In January, daily highs are 12 °C and lows are 6 °C. May and September offer milder weather, with daily highs of 26 °C and 29 °C respectively. The site is 2 km from the center of Athens and 19 km from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, which is located in Spata-Artemida.
The temple is located near the Arch of Hadrian (0.1 km away), the Acropolis Museum (0.4 km), and the Theatre of Dionysus (0.5 km). The Parthenon and Erechtheion are also within 0.6 km. The site is open Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 18:30. Admission costs €10, with a reduced price of €5. There is no wheelchair access at this site.
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.
