Best time to visit Jerusalem

Q: When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?

The best time to visit Jerusalem is May, June, July, August and September based on the following average weather conditions. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Jerusalem?

The hottest time of year in Jerusalem is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Jerusalem?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Jerusalem with 137mm on average. There are normally 10 days in January with some rain.

Q: 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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When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?

The best time to visit Jerusalem is May, June, July, August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Jerusalem?

The hottest time of year in Jerusalem is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C 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 137mm 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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Israel - quick facts
Flight time^✝	5 hours
Time difference	UK +2 hours
Language(s)	Hebrew, Arabic
Currency	Israeli Shekel
Electricity	C + H plug (230V)
Driving side	Right
Why visit?	Beaches Nature Nightlife
Tourist info	Israel Ministry of Tourism