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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
