Best Time to Visit Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Jerusalem for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 8.1°C / 46.6°F in January to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 107 mm / 4.2 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Jerusalem's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 15.5°C59.9°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.1°C66.4°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.5°C70.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23°C73.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.1°C73.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 22°C71.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 19.5°C67.1°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?
The best time to visit Jerusalem for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 23.1°C / 73.6°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jerusalem's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Jerusalem?
The rainy season at Jerusalem, Jerusalem runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 21 mm / 0.8 in. The wettest single month is January (107 mm / 4.2 in).
What is the driest month in Jerusalem?
The driest month in Jerusalem is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.5°C / 70.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Jerusalem?
The least comfortable months for travel to Jerusalem — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 107 mm / 4.2 in in January, and the coldest month averages 8.1°C / 46.6°F.
Is Jerusalem climate different from Israel overall?
Yes, usually. Our Jerusalem figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Israel figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Jerusalem specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.