Israel
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Jerusalem
Visit in May — score 95/100 · avg high 100°F · 1 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 53° | 72° | 38° | 27 | 108 | 10.1h | High | Average |
| February | 23 | 54° | 76° | 39° | 18 | 73 | 10.9h | High | Average |
| March | 50 | 58° | 84° | 43° | 10 | 40 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| April | 74 | 64° | 93° | 48° | 6 | 24 | 12.8h | High | Average |
| May | 95 | 71° | 100° | 54° | 1 | 5 | 13.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 95 | 77° | 100° | 62° | 0 | 1 | 14.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 95 | 80° | 100° | 67° | 0 | 1 | 13.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 95 | 81° | 100° | 69° | 0 | 0 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 95 | 78° | 99° | 66° | 1 | 2 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 86 | 73° | 96° | 59° | 3 | 14 | 11.2h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 57 | 65° | 86° | 49° | 12 | 48 | 10.3h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 12 | 57° | 77° | 42° | 25 | 101 | 9.9h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 73/100
- High
- 92°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Rain days
- 6/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Jerusalem (March, April, May) brings average highs of 92°F and lows of 48°F, with about 6 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 73/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Summer
- Score
- 95/100
- High
- 100°F
- Low
- 66°F
- Rain days
- 0/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Jerusalem (June, July, August) brings average highs of 100°F and lows of 66°F, with about 0 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 95/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Fall
- Score
- 79/100
- High
- 94°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Jerusalem (September, October, November) brings average highs of 94°F and lows of 58°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 79/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Winter
- Score
- 14/100
- High
- 75°F
- Low
- 40°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Jerusalem (December, January, February) brings average highs of 75°F and lows of 40°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 14/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 23/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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