David's Tomb
David's Tomb is an archaeological site and mausoleum in Jerusalem that serves as one of the Jewish holy places in Israel. It is the 11th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily highs reach 26 °C to 32 °C and rainfall is minimal. The months of January and February are the wettest, with about 10 to 12 rainy days and highs of 12 °C to 13 °C.
To reach the site, fly into Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, which is 42 km away. The tomb is located 1 km from the center of Jerusalem. While visiting, you can see the Cenacle, Gehenna, the Tower of David, the City of David, and the Temple Institute, all of which are within 0.6 km of the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is January, with about 166 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 166 | 151 | 93 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 72 | 115 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
