Mount Parthenion
Mountain Mythic mountain associated with ancient Greek legends
How to Get to Mount Parthenion #
Mount Parthenion is accessible by road from towns such as Tripoli and Argos in the Peloponnese. Local roads and tracks lead to lower trailheads; a car is the most practical way to reach the area and to explore surrounding villages.
Tips for Visiting Mount Parthenion #
- Combine a climb with a visit to nearby historic sites-local olive groves and small villages give context to the mountain's ancient significance.
- Hire a local guide for less-travelled routes-some paths are faint and cross private farmland.
- Spring and autumn mornings offer dramatic lighting for photographs of the Peloponnese plains below.
Best Time to Visit Mount Parthenion #
Spring and autumn for comfortable walking and better light for views.
Weather & Climate near Mount Parthenion #
Mount Parthenion's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (804 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 20 mm.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 20 mm.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm).
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