Wonder of the World

Cavern of the Patriarchs

Palestine

Best timeMay–Oct

Set inPalestine

In season~84°F high

Climate41–88°F

On the map

Map showing the location of Cavern of the Patriarchs

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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Sep. Go in May, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 92%

WarmestJul · 88°F

WettestJan

Best windowMay–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

This article presents a list of notable historical references to the name Palestine as a place name for the region of Palestine throughout history. This includes uses of the localized inflections in various languages, such as Latin Palaestina and Arabic Filasṭīn.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Oct, the 6 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Church of the Nativity

Mount of Olives

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cavern of the Patriarchs?

The best time to visit Cavern of the Patriarchs is May–October, in Palestine.

Where is Cavern of the Patriarchs?

Cavern of the Patriarchs is in Palestine.

What is Cavern of the Patriarchs known for?

This article presents a list of notable historical references to the name Palestine as a place name for the region of Palestine throughout history. This includes uses of the localized inflections in various languages, such as Latin Palaestina and Arabic Filasṭīn.

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