West Jerusalem
West Jerusalem is an urban area and neighborhood situated in Jerusalem, Israel, at an elevation of 796 meters. It ranks as the 8th most looked-up sight in the country among the 40 sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August with daily highs of 32 °C and lows of 18 °C, while January is the coolest month with highs of 12 °C and lows of 4 °C. January also experiences the most rain with 166 mm across about 12 days, whereas July and August see virtually no rain. The nearest airport is Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, located 40 km away, and the area is 2 km from the capital of Jerusalem. Nearby sights include the Tower of David and the Garden Tomb at 1.0 km away, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Holy Land, and Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem, all located 1.1 km 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.
