Landmark

Mount Scopus

Jerusalem, Israel

Best timeMay–Jul & Sep–Oct

Set inJerusalem, Israel

In season~86°F high

Climate41–91°F

On the map

Map showing the location of Mount Scopus

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Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightJul · 92%

WarmestAug · 91°F

WettestJan

Best windowMay–Jul & Sep–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

Mount Scopus is a mountain located in Jerusalem with an elevation of 826 meters (2,710 ft) above sea level. Between the 1948 Arab–Israeli War and the 1967 Arab–Israeli War, it was an internationally protected exclave of Israel within Jordan, as it was geographically part of Jordan's East Jerusalem, but politically part of Israel's West Jerusalem. It is home to the main campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Hadassah Medical Center.

Best time to visit

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

Pairs well with

Church of the Nativity

Cavern of the Patriarchs

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Scopus?

The best time to visit Mount Scopus is May–July & September–October, in Jerusalem, Israel.

Where is Mount Scopus?

Mount Scopus is in Jerusalem, Israel.

What is Mount Scopus known for?

Mount Scopus is a mountain located in Jerusalem with an elevation of 826 meters (2,710 ft) above sea level. Between the 1948 Arab–Israeli War and the 1967 Arab–Israeli War, it was an internationally protected exclave of Israel within Jordan, as it was geographically part of Jordan's East Jerusalem, but politically part of Israel's West Jerusalem. It is home to the main campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Hadassah Medical Center.

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