Theatre of Dionysus
The Theatre of Dionysus is an archaeological site in Athens featuring ancient Greek architecture. It is part of the Temenos of Dionysus Eleuthereus and was opened in the 5th century BC. This site is the 31st most looked-up sight in Greece on English Wikipedia and is one of 86 sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The site is 2 km from Athens. The nearest airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, which is 19 km away. The theatre is open from 08:00 to 19:00, Monday through Sunday.
Temperatures are highest in July and August, with daily highs of 33 °C and lows of 22 °C. The wettest months are December and November, with about 69 mm and 63 mm of rain. August and June are the driest months, with 6 mm and 8 mm of rain. The site is 0.2 km from the Parthenon, Acropolis of Athens, Erechtheion, and Acropolis Museum. The Propylaea is also located nearby, 0.3 km away.
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.
