Temple of Poseidon, Sounion
The Temple of Poseidon is an organized archaeological site featuring ancient Greek architecture in the Doric order. This marble temple was dedicated to Poseidon and is one of the 86 sights listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The site is 45 km from Athens and 33 km from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Visitors can combine a trip here with other nearby locations such as the Panathenaic Stadium, the Lyceum, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, or the Arch of Hadrian, which are all approximately 44 km away. Wheelchair access at the site is limited.
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 30 °C, while June and September have highs of around 27 °C. The driest months are July and August, which have about 2 to 3 rainy days each. The wettest period is between November and January, when rainfall reaches up to 71 mm.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is December, with about 71 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 40 | 42 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 34 | 65 | 71 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 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.
