Gehenna
Gehenna is a valley and Jewish cemetery located in Jerusalem, Israel. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 4 among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August with daily highs of 32 °C and lows of 18 °C. January is the coolest month with daily highs of 12 °C and lows of 4 °C, as well as the highest rainfall of 166 mm over about 12 days. July and August have 0 mm of rain. The nearest airport is Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, 42 km away. Gehenna is 1 km from Jerusalem.
Nearby sights include David's Tomb at 0.3 km, the Cenacle at 0.3 km, the City of David at 0.8 km, the Tower of David at 0.8 km, and the Temple Institute at 0.8 km.
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.
