St. Stephen's Basilica, Jerusalem

How to Get to St. Stephen's Basilica, Jerusalem #

Located within Jerusalem; most visitors reach related sites on foot from the Old City (Temple Mount and Via Dolorosa areas). Local buses and light rail serve broader Jerusalem neighborhoods.

Tips for Visiting St. Stephen's Basilica, Jerusalem #

When visiting, be mindful that services host multilingual congregations; if the door is closed it may be in use for private prayer.
The surrounding residential streets hide good local bakeries; pick up a pastry before sitting in the small forecourt and reading the memorial plaques.

Best Time to Visit St. Stephen's Basilica, Jerusalem #

Visit outside the summer pilgrimage peak; religious services year-round mean interior access varies.

Spring

March-May · 10-22°C

Blooming almond trees and milder air make walking between churches pleasant.

Autumn

September-November · 15-25°C

Fewer summer pilgrims and comfortable temperatures for exploring.

Weather & Climate near St. Stephen's Basilica, Jerusalem #

Climate

St. Stephen's Basilica, Jerusalem'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

0°

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

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 11°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

107 mm

Rainfall

2.5 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

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 13°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

3.2 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

7° – 15°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

3.5 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

3.6 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

12 mm

Rainfall

2.5 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

6° – 13°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

81 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.0h daylight

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