What’s the climate like in Jerusalem?
The current climate of Jerusalem features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Jerusalem in recent years was 35°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -17°C in January 2018.
On average, Jerusalem gets 1013 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 142 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Jerusalem?
The best time to visit Jerusalem for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good 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, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -8 | -3 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 2 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 39 | 64 | 53 | 64 | 127 | 79 | 114 | 116 | 102 | 120 | 44 | 91 |
| Snow (cm) | 28 | 50 | 23 | 4,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,6 | 27 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
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: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1013 mm per year, averaging 84 mm per month
- Snowfall: 142 cm per year
- Driest months: 39 mm in January, 44 mm in November and 53 mm in March
- Wettest months: 127 mm in May, 120 mm in October and 116 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Jerusalem
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Jerusalem, New York. 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 precipitation Jerusalem, New York, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Jerusalem
This graph shows how much snow Jerusalem, New York, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Jerusalem
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Jerusalem, New York. 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, New York. 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, New York, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Jerusalem
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Jerusalem, New York, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow 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.
