Best time to visit Jerusalem
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Jerusalem
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Jerusalem Boutique Tour from Tel Aviv - 2
Gaza Border and Nova Festival Memorial Small Group Tour - 3
All Inclusive Walking Tour Old City Jerusalem - 4
Best seller! Jerusalem old city four quarters tour - 5
City of David Private Guided Tour - 6
Jerusalem : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Jerusalem (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Jerusalem's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6–13 | 10 | 11 | 162 | 14.7 | 64% | 20 | 190 | 3 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 6–14 | 11 | 10 | 138 | 13.8 | 63% | 20 | 187 | 4 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 8–17 | 14 | 9 | 127 | 14.1 | 54% | 23 | 228 | 6 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 12–24 | 21 | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 38% | 23 | 262 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 16–28 | 25 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 31% | 25 | 292 | 9 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 18–31 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 32% | 25 | 298 | 11 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 20–33 | 31 | 0 | 1 | — | 33% | 26 | 310 | 11 | Quiet | 6 |
| Aug | 20–33 | 32 | 0 | 1 | — | 36% | 25 | 296 | 10 | Peak | 6 |
| Sep | 19–31 | 30 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 38% | 23 | 259 | 8 | Busy | 7 |
| Oct | 17–27 | 25 | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 41% | 20 | 245 | 6 | Busy | 10 |
| Nov | 12–20 | 19 | 8 | 88 | 11.0 | 54% | 16 | 206 | 4 | Peak | 9 |
| Dec | 9–16 | 13 | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 59% | 16 | 197 | 3 | Peak | 8 |
UV Index in Jerusalem by Month
UV index in Jerusalem peaks at 11 (extreme) in July, dropping to 3 (low) in December. May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
October
10/1017–27°C (feels 25°C) · 2 rain days (27h) · 245 sun hours · 41% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
April
9/1012–24°C (feels 21°C) · 4 rain days (50h) · 262 sun hours · 38% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
May
9/1016–28°C (feels 25°C) · 3 rain days (26h) · 292 sun hours · 31% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
Every month
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January
5/106–13°C (feels 10°C) · 11 rain days (162h) · 190 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
February
6/106–14°C (feels 11°C) · 10 rain days (138h) · 187 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
March
7/108–17°C (feels 14°C) · 9 rain days (127h) · 228 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
June
8/1018–31°C (feels 29°C) · 1 rain days (5h) · 298 sun hours · 32% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
July
6/1020–33°C (feels 31°C) · 0 rain days (1h) · 310 sun hours · 33% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (extreme)
August
6/1020–33°C · 0 rain days (1h) · 296 sun hours · 36% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
September
7/1019–31°C (feels 30°C) · 1 rain days (11h) · 259 sun hours · 38% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 8 (very high)
November
9/1012–20°C (feels 19°C) · 8 rain days (88h) · 206 sun hours · 54% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
December
8/109–16°C (feels 13°C) · 6 rain days (88h) · 197 sun hours · 59% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Jerusalem
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?
October is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 17–27°C (2 rainy days). The top three months by score are October, April, May.
What is the worst time to visit Jerusalem?
January is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 6–13°C (11 rainy days).
Is Jerusalem too hot in summer?
3 months (July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Jerusalem?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in June and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Jerusalem have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 9/10, crowd index 26) and May (climate 9/10, crowd index 11) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Jerusalem by month?
UV peaks at 11 (extreme) in July and is lowest in December at 3 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 3, Feb 4, Mar 6, Apr 7, May 9, Jun 11, Jul 11, Aug 10, Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 4, Dec 3. May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Jerusalem in July?
July is the peak UV month in Jerusalem, with a daily-peak UV index of 11 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Jerusalem on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 11 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 12 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, August, October, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Jerusalem bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is November with a typical-day mean of 17 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 27 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.