City in Jerusalem District, Israel
Jerusalem weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Jerusalem
Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild; Jun–Aug is hot and dry; Dec–Feb is cold and wet. Jewish and Muslim holidays and Easter bring crowds.
Jerusalem weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan12°88 mm
- Feb14°62 mm
- Mar17°37 mm
- Apr21°21 mm
- May25°5 mm
- Jun28°1 mm
- Jul30°1 mm
- Aug30°0 mm
- Sep28°2 mm
- Oct25°14 mm
- Nov20°46 mm
- Dec15°83 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C54°F | 4°C39°F | 88 mm | 74% | Cool |
| February | 14°C57°F | 4°C40°F | 62 mm | 73% | Cool |
| March | 17°C63°F | 6°C43°F | 37 mm | 70% | Cool |
| April | 21°C69°F | 8°C47°F | 21 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| May | 25°C77°F | 12°C53°F | 5 mm | 61% | Pleasant |
| June | 28°C82°F | 15°C59°F | 1 mm | 62% | Pleasant |
| July | 30°C85°F | 17°C63°F | 1 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| August | 30°C85°F | 18°C64°F | 0 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| September | 28°C83°F | 16°C61°F | 2 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| October | 25°C77°F | 14°C57°F | 14 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| November | 20°C67°F | 10°C49°F | 46 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| December | 15°C59°F | 6°C42°F | 83 mm | 70% | Cool |
Best months across Israel
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Jerusalem?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild; Jun–Aug is hot and dry; Dec–Feb is cold and wet. Jewish and Muslim holidays and Easter bring crowds.
When is the rainy season in Jerusalem?
Rain peaks in January with about 88 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Jerusalem?
July, with average highs of 30°C (85°F).
How cold does Jerusalem get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 4°C (39°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Jerusalem Light Rail
- Israel Railways
- Jerusalem Municipality
- Home Front Command
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 3.3°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.