At a glance
| Metric | Ankara | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | -2°C | 6°C |
| Annual rainfall | 423 mm | 299 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10 h/day | 10.8 h/day |
| Best months | April & June & September–October | April–May & October–November |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Ankara | Jerusalem | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.2 · Challenging | 6.1 · Fair | Jerusalem |
| February | 4.5 · Poor | 6.6 · Fair | Jerusalem |
| March | 5.2 · Fair | 8.5 · Excellent | Jerusalem |
| April | 9.3 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Jerusalem |
| May | 9.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Jerusalem |
| June | 9.3 · Excellent | 8.3 · Good | Ankara |
| July | 7.8 · Good | 6.9 · Fair | Ankara |
| August | 7.0 · Good | 6.7 · Fair | Ankara |
| September | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.1 · Good | Ankara |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| November | 7.8 · Good | 9.9 · Excellent | Jerusalem |
| December | 4.1 · Poor | 8.4 · Good | Jerusalem |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Ankara or Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 4 for Ankara — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Ankara?
The best months to visit Ankara are April & June & September–October, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?
The best months to visit Jerusalem are April–May & October–November, based on six years of climate data.
Where should you go next month?
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