Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
Pécs, Hungary UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs is an archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Pécs, Hungary. This necropolis features Early Christian architecture and is one of the 14 most looked-up sights in Hungary on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Pécs varies by season. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 26 °C. The coldest months are January and February, when daily lows reach -3 °C. May to September see more rain than the winter months, with June having the highest rainfall at 101 mm.
To reach the site, the nearest airport is Pécs-Pogány International Airport, which is 10 km away. The site is located about 170 km from the capital, Budapest. Visitors can combine a trip to the necropolis with a visit to the Downtown Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is 0.3 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is June, with about 101 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 44 | 41 | 48 | 56 | 74 | 101 | 68 | 78 | 73 | 57 | 66 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
