What’s the climate like in Jerusalem?
The current climate in Jerusalem features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 17°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Jerusalem in recent years was 44°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in February 2021.
On average, Jerusalem receives 502 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Jerusalem?
The best time to visit Jerusalem for sunny weather is February through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Jerusalem. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Jerusalem
The climate table of Jerusalem shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 134 | 120 | 66 | 27 | 2,8 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 10 | 55 | 86 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July, August and September
- Lowest temperature: 17°C in January
- Precipitation: 502 mm per year, averaging 42 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in July, August and 0,3 mm in September
- Wettest months: 134 mm in January, 120 mm in February and 86 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Jerusalem
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Jerusalem, Israel. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Jerusalem
This graph shows how much rainfall Jerusalem, Israel, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Jerusalem
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Jerusalem, Israel. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Jerusalem
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Jerusalem, Israel. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Jerusalem
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Jerusalem, Israel, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Jerusalem by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Jerusalem. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
