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City guide · Israel

Jerusalem

Three faiths, four quarters, three thousand years.

See the year in Jerusalem ↓

Holy sites · Old City · History · Markets

When to visit.

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WarmestAug · 91°F (33°C)
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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeWestern WallExplore →
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Western Wall

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The Western Wall is an ancient retaining wall of the built-up hill known to Jews and Christians as the Temple Mount of Jerusalem.

02What to seeTemple in JerusalemExplore →
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Temple in Jerusalem

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The Temple in Jerusalem, or alternatively the Holy Temple, refers to the two religious structures that served as the central places of worship for Israelites and Jews on the Temple Mount in the Old City of…

03What to seeGethsemaneExplore →
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Gethsemane

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Gethsemane is a garden as well as a courtyard at the foot of the Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem, where, according to the four Gospels of the New Testament, Jesus Christ underwent the Agony in…

04What to seeMount HerzlExplore →
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Mount Herzl

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Mount Herzl, also Har ha-Zikaron, is the site of Israel's national cemetery and other memorial and educational facilities, found on the west side of Jerusalem beside the Jerusalem Forest.

05What to seeMount of OlivesExplore →
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Mount of Olives

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The Mount of Olives or Mount Olivet is a mountain ridge in East Jerusalem, Palestine, east of and adjacent to Jerusalem's Old City.

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Month by month

Jerusalem, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

March in Jerusalem

Jerusalem in March. One of the best months to visit Jerusalem. Typical daytime highs around 63°F (17°C).

April in Jerusalem

Jerusalem in April. One of the best months to visit Jerusalem. Typical daytime highs around 75°F (24°C).

May in Jerusalem

Jerusalem in May. One of the best months to visit Jerusalem. Typical daytime highs around 82°F (28°C).

October in Jerusalem

Jerusalem in October. One of the best months to visit Jerusalem. Typical daytime highs around 81°F (27°C).

November in Jerusalem

Jerusalem in November. One of the best months to visit Jerusalem. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Ben Gurion International (TLV).

Know before you go

  • Dress modestly for religious sites and cover shoulders and knees.
  • Enter the Old City early, before the tour groups arrive.
  • Everything pauses for Shabbat from Friday afternoon to Saturday night.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?

The best time to visit Jerusalem is Mar–May & Oct–Nov, in Israel.

Where is Jerusalem?

Jerusalem is in Israel. The nearest major airport is Ben Gurion International (TLV).

What is Jerusalem known for?

Three faiths, four quarters, three thousand years.

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