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Jerusalem in April
What April is really like in Jerusalem: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Jerusalem. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Pleasant weather and the peak pilgrim season around Easter and Passover; book accommodation well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Jerusalem: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with March (16°C (61°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:10
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:08
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Wildflowers, comfortable temperatures and the peak pilgrim season around Easter and Passover, when rooms are scarce.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Easter and Holy Week processions (March or April)
- Passover (March or April)
- Holy Fire ceremony at the Holy Sepulchre (Orthodox Holy Saturday)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Mount of Olives
Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations
At the foot of the Mount of Olives, a small garden of very old olive trees is venerated as the place where Jesus prayed before his arrest.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Historic site · South of Dung Gate
City of David archaeological park
Bring water shoes and a torch or phone light for Hezekiah's Tunnel; a dry alternative tunnel is available.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Active
Religious site · Mount Zion
Mount Zion and the Dormition Abbey
Just outside Zion Gate, Mount Zion holds the Room of the Last Supper (the Cenacle), the site venerated as King David's Tomb below it, and the Benedictine Dormition Abbey with its round tower and gold mosaics.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Museum · Mount Herzl
Yad Vashem
Allow at least three hours and plan something quiet afterwards; the light rail stops at Mount Herzl, a short walk away.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 11°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Jerusalem?
One of the best months to visit Jerusalem, with 3 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and September–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Jerusalem?
It is one of the best months to visit Jerusalem. Pleasant weather and the peak pilgrim season around Easter and Passover; book accommodation well ahead.
+How warm is Jerusalem in April?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jerusalem in April?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.