Tomb of Absalom
The Tomb of Absalom is an archaeological site and tomb in Jerusalem. It is one of the 37 most looked-up sights in Palestine and ranks 30th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from April to October, when daily highs range from 22 °C to 32 °C and rainfall is minimal. The wettest period occurs between December and February, with temperatures between 4 °C and 13 °C and significant rainfall.
The site is 1 km from East Jerusalem and is located within the Kidron Valley. It is close to Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations, the Church of Mary Magdalene, and the Golden Gate, which are all within 0.3 km. Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv is the nearest airport, located 42 km away.
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.
