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Best Time to Visit Israel

April to May and October to November

The best time to visit Israel is April to May and October to November, when daytime highs in Jerusalem are around 23–28°C. March, June and September are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (33°C by day), January the coldest (7°C at night), and January the wettest with about 88 mm of rain.

33°C

Warmest: July

7°C

Coldest nights: January

360 mm

Rain per year

88 mm

Wettest: January

Israel weather by month

Jan16°C7°C88 mm
Feb17°C8°C62 mm
Mar20°C9°C37 mm
Apr24°C12°C21 mm
May28°C15°C5 mm
Jun31°C18°C1 mm
Jul33°C20°C1 mm
Aug33°C21°C0 mm
Sep31°C20°C2 mm
Oct28°C17°C14 mm
Nov23°C13°C46 mm
Dec18°C9°C83 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	16°C	7°C	88 mm	74%	49%	Fair
February	17°C	8°C	62 mm	73%	50%	Fair
March	20°C	9°C	37 mm	70%	44%	Good
April	24°C	12°C	21 mm	65%	40%	Best time
May	28°C	15°C	5 mm	61%	32%	Best time
June	31°C	18°C	1 mm	62%	12%	Good
July	33°C	20°C	1 mm	63%	10%	Very hot
August	33°C	21°C	0 mm	65%	11%	Very hot
September	31°C	20°C	2 mm	65%	14%	Good
October	28°C	17°C	14 mm	65%	26%	Best time
November	23°C	13°C	46 mm	64%	36%	Best time
December	18°C	9°C	83 mm	70%	44%	Fair

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Jerusalem (31.77, 35.23). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Israel have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Israel?

April to May and October to November. The best time to visit Israel is April to May and October to November, when daytime highs in Jerusalem are around 23–28°C. March, June and September are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (33°C by day), January the coldest (7°C at night), and January the wettest with about 88 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Israel?

July, with average highs of 33°C in Jerusalem.

What is the coldest month in Israel?

January, when nights drop to about 7°C and days reach 16°C.

What is the rainiest month in Israel?

January with about 88 mm; August is the driest (0 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Israel?

January is the least comfortable month on average: 16°C by day and 88 mm of rain.

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