Golden Gate
The Golden Gate is a city gate in Jerusalem that is part of the Gates of Al-Aqsa and Masjid Al-Aqsa. It is 12 meters high and is named after Mercy of God in Islam.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between April and October, when temperatures are warmer and rain is minimal. The hottest months are July and August, with daily highs of 32 °C. From January to March, the weather is cooler with more rain, and December and January are the wettest months with about 12 and 11 rainy days respectively.
Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv is the nearest airport, located 42 km away. The site is 1 km from the capital, East Jerusalem. Visitors can combine a visit to the Golden Gate with nearby sites such as the Dome of the Rock, Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations, the Tomb of the Virgin Mary, or Kidron Valley, all of which are within 0.3 km.
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.
