Oak of Mamre
The Oak of Mamre is a remarkable heirloom tree in Hebron, Palestine. It is one of the 37 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily highs reach between 26 °C and 31 °C and there is little to no rain. The months of June, July, and August have no recorded rainy days. From January to March, temperatures are cooler with highs between 11 °C and 16 °C and more frequent rain.
Visitors can reach the area via Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, which is 56 km away. The site is 31 km from East Jerusalem. Nearby locations include the Tomb of Jesse and Ruth (2 km), the Old City of Hebron (2.5 km), and the Cave of the Patriarchs (2.7 km). The Judaean Mountains are 16.4 km away, and the Chapel of the Milk Grotto is 22 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is January, with about 155 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 155 | 144 | 88 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 65 | 106 |
| 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.
