Jerusalem climate at a glance
Jerusalem sees average daytime highs ranging from 13°C in January to 33°C in August. Around 299 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 56 wet days a year, peaking in January (61 mm) and easing off in July (0 mm). July is the sunniest month at about 13 hours of sunshine.
Jerusalem temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Jerusalem
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Jerusalem climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 12.8 h in April. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 6°C | 10.5 | 61 mm | 8.3 h | 73% | 6.1 · Fair |
| February | 14°C | 6°C | 10.5 | 60 mm | 8.8 h | 74% | 6.6 · Fair |
| March | 17°C | 8°C | 9.8 | 58 mm | 9.7 h | 68% | 8.5 · Excellent |
| April | 23°C | 12°C | 4.3 | 21 mm | 11.5 h | 54% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| May | 28°C | 16°C | 2.5 | 12 mm | 12.6 h | 45% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| June | 31°C | 18°C | 0.7 | 2 mm | 13.2 h | 49% | 8.3 · Good |
| July | 33°C | 20°C | 0 | 0 mm | 13.4 h | 51% | 6.9 · Fair |
| August | 33°C | 20°C | 0.2 | 0 mm | 12.7 h | 57% | 6.7 · Fair |
| September | 31°C | 19°C | 0.8 | 3 mm | 11.5 h | 60% | 8.1 · Good |
| October | 27°C | 17°C | 2.5 | 12 mm | 10.5 h | 61% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| November | 20°C | 13°C | 6.7 | 32 mm | 9.3 h | 64% | 9.9 · Excellent |
| December | 16°C | 9°C | 7.2 | 39 mm | 8.4 h | 70% | 8.4 · Good |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jerusalem?
The best time to visit Jerusalem is April–May & October–November, when daytime highs average around 23°C with about 4.3 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Jerusalem?
August is the hottest month in Jerusalem, with average highs of 33°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jerusalem?
January is the rainiest month in Jerusalem, with around 61 mm of rainfall over 10.5 rainy days.
Where should you go next month?
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