Temple E (Selinus) Archaeological Site
Ancient Greek Doric temple at Selinunte archaeological park
Inside Sicily's Selinunte archaeological park, Temple E is a Greek Doric ruin visited for column fragments, excavated precincts and coastal views across the Mediterranean.
Temple E (Selinus) at a Glance#
Address: Selinunte Archaeological Park, Castelvetrano, Sicily, Italy
Website: https://www.riservasicilianadi.it/
Hours: Archaeological park opening times vary seasonally; typically daytime hours (check local authority for current schedule)
How to Get to Temple E (Selinus)#
Selinunte Archaeological Park is reached by road from Castelvetrano (about 20 minutes); regional buses serve Castelvetrano from Trapani and Palermo with onward local connections. There is visitor parking at the park entrance.
Tips for Visiting Temple E (Selinus)#
- Arrive late afternoon for the warm light on the Doric columns-Temple E's proportions and surviving colonnade are spectacular against a setting sun.
- Wear sturdy shoes: the archaeological park's paths are loose and the ground around the temples can be uneven.
Best Time to Visit Temple E (Selinus)#
Temple E at Selinunte is best visited in spring or autumn to avoid peak heat and crowds; mornings and late afternoons provide the best light for photography.
Weather & Climate near Temple E (Selinus)#
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 9° - 15° | 12° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Good | 8° - 15° | 12° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Very Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 14° - 23° | 19° | 18 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 18° - 27° | 23° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 67% | 3.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 30° | 25° | 2 mm | clear | 63% | 3.4 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.3h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 30° | 26° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 3.3 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 28° | 24° | 33 mm | some cloud | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 16° - 24° | 20° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 13° - 19° | 16° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
| December | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
