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Church of the Holy Sepulchre

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In season~84°F high
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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).

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41–91°F
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Sunny share of daylightJul · 92%
WarmestAug · 91°F
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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

Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Light coming through the dome's oculus in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, is a fourth-century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. The church is simultaneously the seat of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and the Catholic Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. It is the holiest site in Christianity and it has been an important pilgrimage site for Christians since the fourth century.

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Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre: View of the Arches of the Virgin, inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Echelle inamovible de l'église Saint-Sépulcre de Jérusalem en 2016
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When is the best time to visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

The best time to visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre is May–June & September–October, in Israel.

Where is Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

Church of the Holy Sepulchre is in Israel.

What is Church of the Holy Sepulchre known for?

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, is a fourth-century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. The church is simultaneously the seat of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and the Catholic Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. It is the holiest site in Christianity and it has been an important pilgrimage site for Christians since the fourth century.

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