Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus

Religious Site Latin Rite co-cathedral serving Jerusalem's Catholic community

In Jerusalem’s Old City, the Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus serves as a Latin-rite co-cathedral with 19th-century architecture and liturgical art. Pilgrims and visitors attend Mass and inspect stained glass and fresco work.

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Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
Jerusalem (Old City area), Jerusalem District, Israel
31.7777, 35.2271

How to Get to Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus #

Located in Jerusalem; reachable on foot or by local transit from central Jerusalem neighborhoods. Exact directions vary by starting point; taxis and buses provide frequent connections.

Tips for Visiting Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus #

  • Check mass times if interested in attending a service - the co-cathedral is an active place of worship.
  • The Jerusalem setting makes approach scenic but sometimes crowded during religious holidays; plan accordingly.
  • Security checks may be in place for visitors; allow time for screening.

Best Time to Visit Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus #

Spring and autumn are favorable for weather and for navigating religious calendars in Jerusalem.

Spring (March-May)
Mar-May · 50-75°F (10-24°C)
Mild weather and many religious observances; popular for pilgrimages.
Autumn (September-November)
Sep-Nov · 55-75°F (13-24°C)
Comfortable temperatures and fewer summer crowds.
Winter (December-February)
Dec-Feb · 45-60°F (7-16°C)
Cooler and quieter; some services remain active.

Weather & Climate near Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus #

Climate

Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 75 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm).

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

82 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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