Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Ναός του Αρχάγγελου Γαβριήλ
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation is an Eastern Orthodox church building constructed from rock. It is one of the 40 sights of Israel listed on this site and ranks 29th among the country's sights in terms of English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The weather in Nazareth is warmest from June to September, with daily highs reaching 30 °C to 33 °C. The rainiest period is between December and February, when monthly rainfall reaches about 173 mm in January. The months of May and June are dry, with very little rain.
The church is located 104 km from Jerusalem. Travelers can reach the area via Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport, which is 27 km away, or Ben Gurion International Airport, located 87 km from the site. Visitors can combine a trip to the church with nearby sites such as Mary's Well, which is adjacent to the building, or the Basilica of the Annunciation, located 0.7 km away. Other nearby locations include Sepphoris, Mount Tabor, and the Beit She'arim necropolis.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is January, with about 173 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 173 | 138 | 81 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 93 | 135 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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.
