Jericho Temperature by Month
Jericho in Palestinian Territory sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 18°C (64°F) in January and 37°C (99°F) in August, averaging 28°C (82°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Jericho Monthly Temperatures
With significant temperature fluctuations, Jericho enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 24°C (75°F) in August to 9°C (48°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Jericho by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. August, the warmest month, gets 366 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Jericho Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Jericho spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Jericho vs Palestinian Territory
The map below shows the annual temperature across Palestinian Territory. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Jericho vs World: Temperature Compared
Jericho's average annual maximum temperature is 28°C (82°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Jericho?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Jericho, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and humidity around 61% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 37°C (99°F) with 40% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Jericho's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Jericho climate page.
