Jerusalem Weather Forecast
Jerusalem weather: 81°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Jerusalem is a city in Israel. Jerusalem is known for Old City and religious heritage. It has a population of about 980.000.
Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Jerusalem with mainly clear. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 61°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Jerusalem is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 44°F.
The closest major airport is Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), about 25 mi away. Nearby highlights include Dead Sea, Petra and Mount Sinai.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Jerusalem today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Jerusalem right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:02 PM, Oct 3 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Jerusalem
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 81° / 61° | 3% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 78° / 62° | 0% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 58° | 0% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 58° | 3% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 78° / 58° | 0% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 83° / 63° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 64° | 0% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌥️ Fog | 85° / 67° | 13% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 66° | 18% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 69° | 19% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 66° | 14% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 85° / 64° | 21% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 63° | 17% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 61° | 16% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 60° | 18% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 61° | 13% | 10 mph | 5 |
Climate in Jerusalem month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 45° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 58° | 44° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 64° | 48° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 74° | 54° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 80° | 58° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 90° | 66° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 91° | 68° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 92° | 69° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 87° | 65° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 80° | 61° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 71° | 56° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 61° | 48° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Jerusalem
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Air quality and pollen in Jerusalem
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Jerusalem
Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is a city in Israel. Its coordinates are 31.7683, 35.2137. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Jerusalem right now?
It is currently 81°F (27°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 27% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Jerusalem, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Jerusalem in?
Jerusalem observes Asia/Jerusalem (UTC+03:00). The local time is 6:02 PM.
How many people live in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has a population of approximately 980.000.
What is the nearest airport to Jerusalem?
The closest airports are Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 25 mi away and Cairo International Airport (CAI), 253 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Jerusalem?
Popular options include Dead Sea, Petra and Mount Sinai.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
