Month guide · Jerusalem · Israel
Jerusalem in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Jerusalem. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Warm days and cooler nights; Sukkot brings many domestic visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Jerusalem: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with September (28°C (82°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:07
- Daylight
- About 11.3 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, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Sukkot (September or October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
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 25°C, lows near 16°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Jerusalem?
One of the best months to visit Jerusalem, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–June, September and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Jerusalem?
It is one of the best months to visit Jerusalem. Warm days and cooler nights; Sukkot brings many domestic visitors.
+How warm is Jerusalem in October?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jerusalem in October?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.