Best time to visit Jerusalem

Find the best time to visit Jerusalem and plan your perfect trip in 2025/2026. Get holiday inspiration, weather guides, travel advice and find great deals.

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When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?

The best time to visit Jerusalem is May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 55°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Jerusalem55
    Jan
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Jerusalem59
    Feb
  • 63°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Jerusalem63
    Mar
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Jerusalem72
    Apr
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Jerusalem79
    May
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Jerusalem84
    Jun
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Jerusalem86
    Jul
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Jerusalem86
    Aug
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Jerusalem84
    Sep
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Jerusalem79
    Oct
  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Jerusalem68
    Nov
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Jerusalem59
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Jerusalem?

The hottest time of year in Jerusalem is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 86°F with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Jerusalem?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Jerusalem with 5.4 inches on average. There are normally 10 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Jerusalem?

The sunniest time of year in Jerusalem is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 91% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Israel (Jerusalem) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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