Tabachnik Garden Archaeological Site
Terraced garden on Mount Zion with archaeological tombs
A Jerusalem hilltop garden and promenade offering viewpoints over the Old City, memorials and landscaped terraces used by locals and visitors for short walks and views.
Tabachnik Garden at a Glance#
Address: Tabachnik Garden, Hebron Road, Jerusalem, Israel (near Hinnom Valley/Abu Tor)
Hours: Daily sunrise-sunset (hours vary seasonally)
How to Get to Tabachnik Garden#
Tabachnik Garden is on the western ridge of Jerusalem near the Mamilla/Abu Tor area. From the city center, it’s a short taxi ride or a 20-30 minute downhill walk depending on starting point. Several local bus routes stop nearby; check current municipal transit maps.
Tips for Visiting Tabachnik Garden#
- Walk the terraces toward the Kidron Valley for the best views of the city walls and the Western Wall from a quieter angle.
- Bring a picnic-there are pleasant lawns and a few shaded benches with excellent city panoramas.
- Respect signage about restricted archaeological areas; some parts of the garden overlook sensitive sites.
Best Time to Visit Tabachnik Garden#
Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable weather and the best light for city views.
Weather & Climate near Tabachnik Garden#
Tabachnik Garden'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 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 7° | 105 mm | some cloud | 74% | 2.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| February | Good | 5° - 13° | 7° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 72 mm | some cloud | 70% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 11° - 21° | 16° | 21 mm | some cloud | 65% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 14° - 25° | 19° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 3.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 22° | 0 mm | clear | 62% | 3.6 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 14.0h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 23° | 0 mm | clear | 63% | 3.4 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 23° | 0 mm | clear | 65% | 3.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 27° | 22° | 0 mm | clear | 65% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 15° - 24° | 20° | 11 mm | clear | 65% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Very Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 51 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 7° - 13° | 8° | 80 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.0h |
