Jerusalem, Israel Weather
Jerusalem hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 87°F (31°C) is about 4°F (2°C) below the typical July high of 91°F (33°C).
Current conditions in detail
Jerusalem weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Jerusalem looks sunny, with a high of 90° and an overnight low of 74°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 15 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Jerusalem 14-day forecast
About the weather in Jerusalem
Weather in Jerusalem is shaped by its semi-arid climate - expect big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. July afternoons typically reach 91°F (33°C), while January highs hover near 55°F (13°C). Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches (298 mm) over about 53 rainy days.
Jerusalem weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 91°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 55°F (13°C)
- Record high: 106°F (41°C) · Record low: 26°F (-4°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 91°F (33°C) and overnight lows stay near 68°F (20°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 55°F (13°C) and lows around 42°F (6°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 106°F (41°C) and dropped as low as 26°F (-4°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 2.6 inches (66 mm) of rain over 10 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.3 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Jerusalem is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); rain falls on about 15 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Jerusalem runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 67°F (19°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Jerusalem is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 60°F (16°C); rain falls on about 10 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Jerusalem is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 57°F (14°C) and nights around 44°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Jerusalem by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 42° | 10 | 2.6 in | 8.5 h/day | 73% |
| February | 58° | 44° | 10 | 2.3 in | 9.0 h/day | 71% |
| March | 64° | 47° | 8 | 1.7 in | 10.1 h/day | 66% |
| April | 74° | 53° | 4 | 1.0 in | 11.8 h/day | 53% |
| May | 82° | 60° | 2 | 0.4 in | 12.6 h/day | 46% |
| June | 87° | 64° | 1 | 0.1 in | 13.2 h/day | 50% |
| July | 91° | 68° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.3 h/day | 52% |
| August | 91° | 68° | 0 | 0.0 in | 12.7 h/day | 59% |
| September | 87° | 66° | 1 | 0.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 61% |
| October | 80° | 61° | 3 | 0.6 in | 10.5 h/day | 62% |
| November | 68° | 54° | 6 | 1.3 in | 9.3 h/day | 64% |
| December | 59° | 46° | 8 | 1.7 in | 8.3 h/day | 70% |