Kidron Valley
Kidron Valley is a valley situated in the Judaean Mountains within the Quds and Bethlehem Governorates. It is the 23rd most looked-up sight in Palestine on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 32 °C. The wettest months are January and February, which see about 12 and 10 rainy days respectively. April and May offer milder temperatures with very little rain.
To reach the valley, fly into Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, which is 42 km away. The site is located 1 km from East Jerusalem. Visitors can combine a trip to the valley with nearby sites such as the Tomb of Absalom, Gethsemane, the Golden Gate, and the Church of All Nations or the Church of Mary Magdalene, 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.
