Best time to visit Jerusalem: month-by-month weather (2026)

April, May, June, and September stand out as the best months to visit Jerusalem, each earning the highest visit scores in the climate data. April offers highs around 23.6C with only 27mm of rain, May warms further to a 27.2C high with just 17mm of rain, June reaches a 32.0C high with minimal rainfall at 2mm, and September cools slightly to a 30.6C high with only 4mm of rain, all paired with strong sunshine hours in the 11 to 13 hour range.

The trade-off is that these months fall within the broader peak season of April through September, which also includes July and August, the hottest months with highs of 33.5C and 33.2C respectively, when heat can be more demanding for sightseeing despite lower visit scores of 8.5. Travelers who prefer cooler, quieter conditions and lower costs can look to the off-season of January, February, and December, though these months bring more rain, including a peak of 53mm in February and reduced sunshine hours around 8 to 9 hours per day.