Best Time to Visit
🇮🇱 Jerusalem, Israel · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
12°
4°
Good
Feb
14°
5°
Good
Mar
17°
7°
Great
Apr
22°
10°
Great
May
27°
13°
Great
Jun
30°
16°
Great
Jul
32°
18°
Great
Aug
32°
19°
Great
Sep
30°
18°
Great
Oct
26°
15°
Great
Nov
19°
11°
Great
Dec
14°
6°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 4°C | 10 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| February | 14°C | 5°C | 9 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 17°C | 7°C | 7 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 22°C | 10°C | 3 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 27°C | 13°C | 2 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 30°C | 16°C | 0 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 32°C | 18°C | 0 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 32°C | 19°C | 0 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 30°C | 18°C | 1 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 26°C | 15°C | 4 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 6 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| December | 14°C | 6°C | 8 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 22°C high, 10°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 18°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 18°C (64°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 13°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
The least favorable time to visit Jerusalem is January and February. During this period, you can expect less favorable weather conditions.
January
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
February
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
December
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Jerusalem during the best travel months (April, May, October), when temperatures range from 13°C to 25°C:
Jerusalem has a Mediterranean climate (Koppen classification: Csa). The warmest month is August with highs of 32°C, while the coldest month is January at just 12°C. Annual rainfall averages 323mm across approximately 50 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 12 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 14 |
| Low °C | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 6 |
| Rain Days | 10 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 74 | 66 | 45 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 36 | 53 |
| Sun h/day | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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