Yad Kennedy
Monument Monument in Jerusalem honoring US president John F. Kennedy
Yad Kennedy, near Latrun in the Jerusalem District, is a memorial to John F. Kennedy built of rough stone and terraces; visitors combine history, panoramic views of the Ayalon valley and picnic grounds.
How to Get to Yad Kennedy #
Yad Kennedy is in the hills west of Jerusalem, near Moshav Kfar Daniel and Route 38/Route 1 corridors. The easiest access is by car from Jerusalem (about 30-40 minutes); follow signage toward Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF) sites. Limited public transport reaches nearby towns; from there a taxi or local bus can be used.
Tips for Visiting Yad Kennedy #
- Arrive late afternoon for softer light across the memorial's cypress groves and to avoid midday heat in summer.
- Combine a visit with nearby sites in the Jerusalem hills - the walkways make for pleasant short hikes.
- The memorial is a solemn space; be mindful of ceremonies, some Israeli groups use the grounds for commemorations.
Best Time to Visit Yad Kennedy #
Best in spring and autumn for comfortable weather and good visibility; mornings and late afternoons have the best light for the memorial landscape.
Weather & Climate near Yad Kennedy #
Yad Kennedy'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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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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.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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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.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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