Season guide · Jerusalem · Israel
Jerusalem in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Berthold Werner, Public domain
Quick answer
Warm and dry into October, with the Jewish High Holy Days and Sukkot; rain returns in November. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 7 rainy days across September–November. September–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 7
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 0 | 12.3 h | 4/5 |
| October | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 2 | 11.3 h | 4/5 |
| November | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 5 | 10.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 24°C (75°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 7 of the year's roughly 43 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Rosh Hashanah (September or October)
- September: Yom Kippur — the city shuts down (September or October)
- October: Sukkot (September or October)
Make the most of the weather
Viewpoint · Muslim Quarter
Austrian Hospice rooftop
On the Via Dolorosa, this 19th-century pilgrim hospice has a garden café serving Viennese coffee and apple strudel and a rooftop with a panoramic view over the Dome of the Rock and the Old City's domes.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
- Food
Neighbourhood · Ein Karem
Ein Karem
Go in the late afternoon and stay for dinner on a garden terrace.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
- Outdoors
Zoo · Malha
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
Set in a landscaped valley with a lake, the zoo focuses on animals mentioned in the Bible and on endangered species, with large enclosures, a petting area and a small train.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Historic site · Old City
Old City walls and Ramparts Walk
Start at Jaffa Gate and take the northern section towards Damascus Gate for the best views into the Christian and Muslim quarters.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Museum · Jaffa Gate
Tower of David Museum
The citadel beside Jaffa Gate has layers from the Hasmonean, Herodian, Crusader, Mamluk and Ottoman periods and now houses the Jerusalem history museum, which reopened in 2023 with new galleries.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Views
- Rainy day
- After dark
Day trips in autumn
- Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — Ein Gedi Nature Reserve has short trails to freshwater pools and waterfalls where Nubian ibex roam, and the Dead Sea, more than 400 metres below sea level, lets you float effortlessly.
- Tel Aviv and Jaffa (About 35 minutes by fast train) — A complete change of pace: Mediterranean beaches, Bauhaus boulevards, Carmel Market and the old port and hill of Jaffa, with cafés and restaurants that stay open on Shabbat.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Jerusalem?
Yes: September–November are among the best months. Warm and dry into October, with the Jewish High Holy Days and Sukkot; rain returns in November.
+What is the weather like in Jerusalem in autumn?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 7 rainy days over the season.