Jerusalem weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Jerusalem, Israel. Like most weather services, we show Jerusalem at one spot: Jerusalem, its largest city. At 1:30 AM local time it was clear and 15°C (58°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct.
Current conditions
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- Chance of rain
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- Rain
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Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Jerusalem weather
Is it raining in Jerusalem right now?
No. It’s clear and 15° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Jerusalem this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–24° and lows of 12–15°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Jerusalem lately?
In the past 7 days, Jerusalem had 1 rainy day and 5.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Jerusalem?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Jerusalem weather by month
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Jerusalem is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (60°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Jerusalem?
January is the wettest month, with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Jerusalem?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F).
Does Jerusalem have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 88 mm (3.5 in).
Jerusalem weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Jerusalem), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Jerusalem
Weather can differ a lot within Jerusalem: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | Apr–Oct | None | 16–33°C | 360 mm |
| West Jerusalem | Apr–Oct | None | 16–33°C | 360 mm |
| Bet Shemesh | Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov | None | 16–35°C | 240 mm |
| Modiin Ilit | Apr–Oct | None | 16–33°C | 360 mm |
| Qiryat HaYovel | Apr–Oct | None | 16–33°C | 360 mm |
| Mevasseret Tsiyyon | Apr–Oct | None | 16–33°C | 360 mm |
| Giv`at H̱ananya | Apr–Oct | None | 16–33°C | 360 mm |