Judaean Mountains
The Judaean Mountains are a mountain range made of sedimentary rock. They are part of the Great Rift Valley and reach an elevation of 1,026 meters.
Planning a visit
The area is warmest from June to August, when daily highs reach about 32 °C. The wettest months are January and February, with about 158 mm and 145 mm of rain respectively. April and May offer milder temperatures between 22 °C and 26 °C.
Visitors can reach the mountains via Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, which is 47 km away. The range is 14 km from East Jerusalem. Nearby sites include the Church of the Nativity and the Chapel of the Milk Grotto, both 5.7 km away, as well as Rachel's Tomb, which is 7 km away. Mount Herzl and Yad Vashem are both 12 km from this location.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is January, with about 158 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 158 | 145 | 89 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 67 | 107 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
