Knesset הכנסת
The Knesset is the unicameral legislature of Israel, established in 1949. Located in Jerusalem, it serves as the center of the country's legislative activity.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are June through September, when daily highs reach 30 °C to 32 °C and rain is rare. Winters are cooler and wetter, with January being the coldest month at a high of 12 °C and a low of 4 °C, alongside significant rainfall. Tours are available Sunday through Thursday from 08:30 to 14:30. Legislative sessions are held on Mondays and Tuesdays at 16:00, and Wednesdays at 11:00.
The Knesset is located 3 kilometers from the center of Jerusalem. The nearest airport is Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, situated 40 kilometers away. Visitors can combine their trip with nearby sites such as the Israel Museum and the Supreme Court of Israel, both located 0.5 kilometers from the legislature. West Jerusalem is 1.5 kilometers away, the Tower of David is 2.1 kilometers away, and Gehenna is 2.3 kilometers away.
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.
