Climate normals · 1970–2000
Jerusalem Climate
Jerusalem is a city in IL (06) with a population of about 971,800. Its average annual temperature is 16.4°C (62°F), with roughly 439 mm of rain per year.
16.4°C
Avg Temp
439
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Jerusalem Climate
Jerusalem has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F) and receives about 439 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.4°C
Avg Temp
439
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 47° | 106 mm |
| February | 9° / 48° | 90 mm |
| March | 11° / 52° | 72 mm |
| April | 16° / 60° | 21 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 4 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 0 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 0 mm |
| August | 23° / 74° | 0 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 0 mm |
| October | 20° / 67° | 12 mm |
| November | 14° / 58° | 53 mm |
| December | 10° / 49° | 81 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Jerusalem
The most comfortable months to visit Jerusalem are typically June, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near 5°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Jerusalem are typically June, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Jerusalem, IL has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C and about 439 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Jerusalem average about 29°C (83°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.