Jerusalem Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Jerusalem can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C (95°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C (61°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 22°C (72°F) in August to around 7°C (45°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Jerusalem tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 365 mm (14 in) of rain per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, January it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 81 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Jerusalem Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Jerusalem. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Jerusalem.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 61%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 35%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s (10 knots) in October, November and December to 8 m/s (16 knots) in June, July and August. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)