Month guide · Jerusalem · Israel
Jerusalem in August
What August is really like in Jerusalem: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hagai Agmon-Snir حچاي اچمون-سنير חגי אגמון-שניר, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. Peak summer heat and school holidays, though evenings stay pleasant.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Jerusalem: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (29°C (84°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:04
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:23
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, sunny days and cool evenings at altitude; festivals and long evenings, but midday heat in the Old City.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Jerusalem, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
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 29°C, lows near 19°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Jerusalem?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Jerusalem in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Jerusalem?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak summer heat and school holidays, though evenings stay pleasant.
+How warm is Jerusalem in August?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jerusalem in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.