City of David
The City of David is an ancient city and human settlement named after David. It is one of the 37 most looked-up sights in Palestine and ranks as the 10th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from May to September, when daily highs reach between 27 °C and 32 °C and rainfall is minimal. The coolest months are January and February, with daily highs of 12 °C to 13 °C and frequent rain.
Visitors can reach the site via Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, which is 42 km away. The City of David is located 1 km from East Jerusalem. Nearby sites include the Temple Institute, the Old City of Jerusalem, the Western Wall, the Cenacle, and the Dome of the Rock.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is January, with about 162 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 162 | 147 | 91 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 71 | 112 |
| 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.
