Mount of Beatitudes
Mount of Beatitudes is a mountain in Galilee, Israel, that is a New Testament place associated with Jesus. It is part of the Great Rift Valley and is the 18th most looked-up sight in Israel on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, when daily highs reach about 34 °C. The rainiest period is in January, with about 121 mm of rain. Visitors can reach the site via Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport, which is 48 km away, or Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, located 105 km away. It is about 126 km from Jerusalem.
Access to the site requires a fee. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 11:45 and 14:00 to 16:45. Nearby locations include Capernaum, which is 1.8 km away, and the Citadel of Safed, 11.2 km away. Other nearby sites are the Abuhav Synagogue, the Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue, and the Horns of Hattin.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is January, with about 121 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 24 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 121 | 102 | 62 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 61 | 94 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
