Pellene
Archaeological Site Ancient Achaean city site in the northern Peloponnese
Ancient city in Achaea on the Peloponnese with visible archaeological remains; attracts those interested in classical ruins and regional antiquity.
Pellene was an ancient Greek city-state (polis) in the region of Achaea on the northern Peloponnese. It is known from classical sources as one of the Achaean cities.
Interest in Pellene is archaeological and historical; the site and its remains are relevant to students of ancient Greek urban settlements and the classical period. Remaining traces at the ancient location are typically studied rather than presented as a large visitor attraction.
Pellene was inhabited in antiquity and participated in the political structures of classical Greece, including regional leagues and alliances. Like many Greek poleis it continued through Hellenistic and Roman periods with changing fortunes over time.
The ancient city lies in the northern Peloponnese (Achaea region) in mainland Greece, situated inland from the Gulf of Corinth in the wider Peloponnese landscape.
Best Time to Visit Pellene #
Best visited in spring or early autumn (March-May, September-October) for pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds.
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Pellene'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 1°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (725 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
