Ramallah Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Ramallah experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to mild weather.
Ramallah has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Ramallah is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ramallah maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 416 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives moderate rainfall, averaging 91 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 0.7 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ramallah Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ramallah. 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Ramallah.
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 5 m/s and 8 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in October, November and December and highest during June, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
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3 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ramallah in Palestinian Territory
During the months of March, April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 91 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 384 hours of sunshine.
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