Average Monthly Sunshine in Jerusalem

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Jerusalem receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Jerusalem. Expect long, bright days with 384 hours in July and darker periods with just 192 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3390 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious 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.

Jerusalem’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Jerusalem enjoys an average of 3390 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

January, Jerusalem’s wettest month, receives 0.5 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 35°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Jerusalem Precipitation page.