Month guide · Jerusalem · Israel
Jerusalem in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Cold and wet but with clear, bright days; almond trees blossom in the hills.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Jerusalem: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (12°C (54°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:26
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
Winter (December–February). Cool, wet and sometimes cold, with occasional snow; few crowds and Christmas celebrations in the Christian Quarter.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Purim (February or March, date varies)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Ein Karem
Ein Karem
A hillside village on the western edge of the city, revered as the birthplace of John the Baptist, with the Church of St John the Baptist, the Church of the Visitation and Mary's Spring.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
- Outdoors
Zoo · Malha
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
Combine it with the Jerusalem Aquarium nearby for a full family day.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Religious site · Old City
Western Wall
The Western Wall is a surviving retaining wall of the Herodian Temple Mount and the holiest place where Jews pray.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- After dark
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Religious site · Christian Quarter
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Arrive early in the morning to see the Aedicule with a short queue, and dress with shoulders and knees covered.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 6°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Jerusalem?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Jerusalem in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Jerusalem?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and wet but with clear, bright days; almond trees blossom in the hills.
+How warm is Jerusalem in February?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jerusalem in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.