Jerusalem has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Jerusalem has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C across all 2 cities, with approximately 347 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 67%. Temperatures peak in June and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during winter months.
The warmest city is Bet Shemesh with average July highs of 37.3°C, while Bet Shemesh is the coldest with average January lows of 3.2°C. Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating warm and humid conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ⛅ | 21.5°C | 3.2°C | 12.3°C | 74% | 88 | 2.2 | 3.10 |
| February | 🌤️ | 23.9°C | 3.9°C | 13.9°C | 74% | 64 | 2.1 | 3.90 |
| March | ☀️ | 28.2°C | 5.5°C | 16.9°C | 71% | 44 | 2.0 | 5.20 |
| April | ☀️ | 33.8°C | 8.2°C | 21.0°C | 65% | 18 | 2.0 | 6.40 |
| May | 😎 | 37.0°C | 11.8°C | 24.4°C | 61% | 4 | 2.1 | 7.30 |
| June | 😎 | 37.5°C | 15.9°C | 26.7°C | 61% | 1 | 2.3 | 7.90 |
| July | 🥵 | 37.3°C | 19.1°C | 28.2°C | 63% | 1 | 2.4 | 7.70 |
| August | 🥵 | 37.4°C | 20.1°C | 28.7°C | 65% | 0 | 2.4 | 7.10 |
| September | 😎 | 37.4°C | 18.3°C | 27.8°C | 65% | 1 | 2.3 | 6.10 |
| October | 😎 | 35.1°C | 14.6°C | 24.9°C | 64% | 13 | 2.1 | 4.70 |
| November | ☀️ | 29.5°C | 8.8°C | 19.2°C | 65% | 42 | 2.2 | 3.60 |
| December | 🌤️ | 24.3°C | 5.1°C | 14.7°C | 71% | 73 | 2.2 | 2.90 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 2 cities in Jerusalem
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 2 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in June, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 74% in January · annual avg 67%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Jerusalem's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. 2010 was the warmest year overall and 1992 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 2010 (avg: 23.5°C), while the coldest year was 1992 (avg: 19.6°C).
Averaged across all 2 cities in Jerusalem · Last 30 years · °C
Averaged across all 2 cities in Jerusalem · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 2 cities in Jerusalem for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 11.8°C | 22.5°C | 33.3°C | 298 | 64% | 2.2 m/s |
2024 | 12.3°C | 22.3°C | 32.2°C | 608 | 68% | 2.1 m/s |
2023 | 12.2°C | 22.9°C | 33.5°C | 502 | 66% | 2.1 m/s |
2022 | 11.8°C | 21.6°C | 31.4°C | 575 | 69% | 2.1 m/s |
2021 | 12.2°C | 22.4°C | 32.6°C | 554 | 66% | 2.2 m/s |
2020 🌧️ | 12.2°C | 21.9°C | 31.6°C | 740 | 71% | 2.2 m/s |
2019 | 11.7°C | 21.6°C | 31.5°C | 501 | 67% | 2.2 m/s |
2018 | 13.0°C | 22.8°C | 32.6°C | 692 | 68% | 2.2 m/s |
2017 | 11.7°C | 22.2°C | 32.6°C | 199 | 66% | 2.1 m/s |
2016 | 11.0°C | 21.7°C | 32.3°C | 489 | 65% | 2.3 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
