Jerusalem Weather Forecast
Jerusalem weather: 83°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 87° | 65° | 0,2 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).
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.
Recent extremes in Jerusalem
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Jerusalem compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Jerusalem.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Sea | 25 mi | 80°F | +47°F warmer | 6 in |
| Ben Gurion Airport | 25 mi | 70°F | +37°F warmer | 17 in |
| Tel Aviv | 33 mi | 71°F | +37°F warmer | 18 in |
| Jordan | 44 mi | 66°F | +33°F warmer | 10 in |
| Petra | 100 mi | 67°F | +34°F warmer | 8 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 33 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 83°F (28°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 58% and wind is 7 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 7:56 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, Petra and Mount Sinai.
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| 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 August 22, 2026 at 7:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
