Month guide · Jerusalem · Israel
Jerusalem in July
What July 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
July 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 14 hours of daylight. Hot and dry; sightsee early and late, and use the midday hours for museums.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 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 June (28°C (82°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:44
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:46
- Daylight
- About 14 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Jerusalem Film Festival (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Muslim Quarter
Via Dolorosa
Walk it early in the morning, before shops open and the lanes fill with tour groups.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Iconic
Museum · Givat Ram
Israel Museum
Israel's largest museum covers archaeology from prehistory to the Ottoman period, Jewish art and life, and fine art from Rembrandt to contemporary works.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
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Market · Nachlaot and Mahane Yehuda
Mahane Yehuda Market
Visit twice: on Friday morning for the pre-Shabbat rush, and on a weekday evening for the bars.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Food
- Free
- After dark
- Shopping
Historic site · Old City
Western Wall Tunnels
A guided tour follows the continuation of the Western Wall underground for several hundred metres beside the Muslim Quarter, past enormous Herodian stones, an ancient street and water channels.
- Time needed
- 75 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- 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 July a good time to visit Jerusalem?
A shoulder-season month, 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 July a good time to visit Jerusalem?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and dry; sightsee early and late, and use the midday hours for museums.
+How warm is Jerusalem in July?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jerusalem in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.