Jerusalem Weather History
Israel · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Jerusalem sits 3537km from the equator, 754m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with cold winters, hot dry summers, and very little rain (Cold semi-arid climate). Its record high is 41.1°C, set 2023-08-13, its record low -3.4°C, set 2015-01-10.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jerusalem
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Jerusalem?
The highest temperature in this record for Jerusalem is 41.1°C, measured on 2023-08-13. That is a recorded daily value from Jerusalem's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Jerusalem?
The lowest temperature in this record for Jerusalem is -3.4°C, measured on 2015-01-10. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Jerusalem get a year?
Jerusalem averages 315mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 51 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Jerusalem?
On 1997-10-18, 50.7mm fell on Jerusalem, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 16% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Jerusalem get a year?
Jerusalem averages 4044 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.1 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Jerusalem?
Across the summer months Jerusalem averages a daytime high near 31.4°C, while winter nights average 5.7°C. The seasons here are set from Jerusalem's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Jerusalem?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Jerusalem is 54 km/h, on 2021-03-12. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
