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.
Yad Kennedy at a Glance#
Address: Off Route 1 (Begin Blvd), Montfort Forest area, near Modiin/Anatot, Jerusalem District, Israel
Website: https://www.kkl-jnf.org/
Hours: Daily 8am-5pm (museum hours may differ)
Admission: Free (memorial grounds); small museum/visitor center may have an admission fee
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 6° | 109 mm | some cloud | 72% | 2.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 73 mm | some cloud | 66% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 10° - 20° | 15° | 21 mm | some cloud | 60% | 3.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 13° - 24° | 19° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 54% | 3.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 21° | 0 mm | clear | 56% | 3.6 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 14.0h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 23° | 0 mm | clear | 59% | 3.5 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 0 mm | clear | 62% | 3.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 27° | 22° | 0 mm | clear | 63% | 3.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 15° - 24° | 19° | 12 mm | clear | 63% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Very Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 56 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 2.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 6° - 13° | 8° | 81 mm | some cloud | 68% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.0h |
