Month guide · Jerusalem · Israel
Jerusalem in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Jerusalem. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight. Mild with the first winter rains; a good-value month with comfortable walking weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Jerusalem: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with October (25°C (77°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:40
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm and dry into October, with the Jewish High Holy Days and Sukkot; rain returns in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Jerusalem, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
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 19°C, lows near 11°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Jerusalem?
One of the best months to visit Jerusalem. The other best months are April–June and September–October. Compare every month.
Jerusalem in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Jerusalem?
It is one of the best months to visit Jerusalem. Mild with the first winter rains; a good-value month with comfortable walking weather.
+How warm is Jerusalem in November?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jerusalem in November?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.