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Jerusalem, Israel

Mevaseret Zion

Mevaseret Zion is a town in Jerusalem, Israel, 711 m above sea level. It has a population of about 24,445 (2017). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now25°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population24,445
Local time16:40
31.80° N, 35.15° EElevation 711 mUTC+3 · Israel Daylight Time
The year in Mevaseret Zionweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89October
October: high / low26° / 17°
Rain this month18mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Mevaseret Zion at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

172 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

3 of them World Heritage

Weather in Mevaseret Zion

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
25°C

Partly cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 36%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct28°19°
Fri23 Oct29°21°
Sat24 Oct27°22°
Sun25 Oct26°18°
Mon26 Oct26°16°
Tue27 Oct29°20°
Wed28 Oct25°20°1 mm
Thu29 Oct21°17°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct20°16°2 mm
Sat31 Oct20°14°

When to go to Mevaseret Zion

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score526386929183777581898868
High13°15°18°23°27°29°31°31°29°26°21°16°
Low7°8°10°13°16°18°20°20°19°17°13°9°
Rain (mm)1721549621810021876120
Wet days1086310000258

What's on in Mevaseret Zion

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Mevaseret Zion

All monuments

Outdoors around Mevaseret Zion

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Home othman dar mousaMountain huts
0.3 km
KiftzubaTheme parks
0.5 km
Olive Tree VillageTheme parks
0.5 km
מרכז שדה ויער קק"לCamp sites
0.9 km
Bayt 'ItabViewpoints · 665 m
1.3 km
מערות חליליםClimbing
1.3 km

Nature around Mevaseret Zion

Nature in Israel

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Israel seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Mevaseret Zion

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mevaseret Zion

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Ein Gedi 12 km ↗1956 · 45 km
5.3Al 'Arid 16 km ↖2004 · 40 km
5.3Rekhasim 1 km ↙1984 · 104 km
5.1‘En Boqeq 11 km ↗1979 · 69 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Israel

Mevaseret Zion from above

Getting to Mevaseret Zion

Ben Gurion International AirportTLV
34 km
Queen Alia International AirportAMM
80 km
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJ
82 km
ירושלים - יצחק נבוןRailway station
5.2 km
גן החיות התנ"כיRailway station
6.8 km
ירושלים מלחהRailway station
7 km

Places near Mevaseret Zion

Places with a climate like Mevaseret Zion

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mevaseret Zion?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mevaseret Zion.
What is the hottest month in Mevaseret Zion?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Mevaseret Zion?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mevaseret Zion?
January is the wettest month with about 172 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.