Older Parthenon
Temple
How to Get to Older Parthenon #
The Older Parthenon is part of the Acropolis archaeological area in central Athens. Walk up from the Acropolis southern slopes entrance (near Dionysiou Areopagitou Street) or approach from the metro: Acropolis station (Red Line) is a 5-10 minute walk. The site is well signed; allow at least 2-3 hours to explore the hill and nearby museum.
Tips for Visiting Older Parthenon #
- Buy the Acropolis combined ticket (valid 5 days) in advance online to avoid the long ticket line at the southern slope.
- Visit the Older Parthenon ruins early morning or late afternoon to see the sun catch the charred foundation layers left by the Persian destruction of 480 BCE.
- Bring a printed map of the Acropolis strata - the older temple footprint is not a separate structure but visible in the archaeological layers near the Parthenon.
Best Time to Visit Older Parthenon #
Spring and autumn offer the best combination of mild weather and manageable crowds; summer is hot and crowded.
Weather & Climate near Older Parthenon #
Older Parthenon's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
