Jerusalem weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit Jerusalem: highs of 33°C (91°F) and about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (70°F) and cloud cover 11% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and drier; September brings highs of 31°C (89°F) and 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Jerusalem, the largest city in Jerusalem. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Jerusalem?
best month Weather score 90/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in Jerusalem.
Does it rain a lot in Jerusalem in August?
No, it is usually dry: about 0 mm (0.0 in) falls in an average August. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Jerusalem in August?
Days average 33°C (91°F) and nights 21°C (70°F).
Jerusalem weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C (60°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 88 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
| February | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 62 mm | 50% | least pleasant |
| March | 20°C (69°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 37 mm | 44% | fair |
| April | 24°C (75°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 21 mm | 40% | best |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 5 mm | 32% | best |
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 1 mm | 12% | best |
| July | 33°C (91°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 1 mm | 10% | best |
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm | 11% | best |
| September | 31°C (89°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 2 mm | 14% | best |
| October | 28°C (83°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 14 mm | 26% | best |
| November | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 46 mm | 36% | fair |
| December | 18°C (65°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm | 44% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Jerusalem in August
Weather can differ a lot within Jerusalem: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm | best |
| West Jerusalem | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm | best |
| Bet Shemesh | 35°C (94°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 0 mm | fair |
| Modiin Ilit | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm | best |
| Qiryat HaYovel | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm | best |
| Mevasseret Tsiyyon | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm | best |
| Giv`at H̱ananya | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 mm | best |