Best Time to Visit Jerusalem

Best time: Jun, Jul, Aug, May. Aug is warmest (28.7°C high); Jan is rainiest (105 mm).

Jerusalem weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan11.44.81054.8
Feb12.85.3886.1
Mar15.57717.7
Apr20.910.4219.6
May24.913.8411.3
Jun27.316.3012.6
Jul28.617.9012.5
Aug28.718.1011.6
Sep27.51709.8
Oct24.414.8117.6
Nov18.410.5525.7
Dec13.16.4794.6

Average high temperature

Jan 11°
Feb 13°
Mar 16°
Apr 21°
May 25°
Jun 27°
Jul 29°
Aug 29°
Sep 28°
Oct 24°
Nov 18°
Dec 13°

Best months by activity

Overall: JunJulAugMay

Beaches: JulJunAugSep

Hiking: MayJunJulOct

Sightseeing: JunJulAugMay

Jerusalem quick facts

What to pack

Wet months (Jan): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?

Jun, Jul, Aug, May.

What is the rainiest month?

Jan, about 105 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Aug, with average highs of 28.7°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.