Temple in Jerusalem Temple
Ancient sacred site in Jerusalem central to religions
Temple in Jerusalem at a Glance#
How to Get to Temple in Jerusalem#
The Temple Mount / Haram al‑Sharif is in Jerusalem’s Old City. A common approach is to take the Jerusalem Light Rail to a central stop on Jaffa Road (City Hall/Davidka Square area) or use local buses to the Old City, then walk to one of the Old City gates (Jaffa Gate, Lions’ Gate, Damascus Gate) - the walk from the light rail or central bus stops into the Old City takes around 15-20 minutes. The Western Wall plaza is immediately adjacent to the southern side of the Temple Mount, making it an obvious pedestrian approach.
Note that access and opening times for the Temple Mount are controlled and can vary by day and security conditions; plan to arrive on foot from the Old City entrances rather than by private vehicle into the compound.
Tips for Visiting Temple in Jerusalem#
Weather & Climate near Temple in Jerusalem#
Temple in 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 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° - 12° | 7° | 105 mm | some cloud | 74% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| February | Good | 5° - 13° | 7° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 71 mm | some cloud | 70% | 3.3 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° - 28° | 22° | 0 mm | clear | 65% | 3.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 15° - 24° | 20° | 11 mm | clear | 65% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Very Good | 11° - 18° | 15° | 51 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 7° - 13° | 9° | 80 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.0h |
