Season guide · Jerusalem · Israel
Jerusalem in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hot, sunny days and cool evenings at altitude; festivals and long evenings, but midday heat in the Old City. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 0 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 0 | 14.2 h | 4/5 |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 0 | 14 h | 4/5 |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 0 | 13.3 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 0 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 summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Jerusalem Light Festival in the Old City (usually early summer)
- July: Jerusalem Film Festival (usually July)
Make the most of the weather
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Neighbourhood · Jewish Quarter
Jewish Quarter, Cardo and Hurva Synagogue
Climb to the Hurva's balcony for one of the best views across to the Mount of Olives.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Views
Viewpoint · Mount of Olives
Mount of Olives
The ridge east of the Old City gives the classic view across the Kidron Valley to the walls and the Dome of the Rock.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- History
Viewpoint · Muslim Quarter
Austrian Hospice rooftop
Ring the bell at the gate; the rooftop costs a small fee and the garden is a calm break from the souq.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
- Food
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
Day trips in summer
- Masada (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — Herod's palace-fortress on a mesa above the Dead Sea is reached by cable car or by the steep Snake Path on foot, best climbed at dawn.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Jerusalem?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, sunny days and cool evenings at altitude; festivals and long evenings, but midday heat in the Old City.
+What is the weather like in Jerusalem in summer?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.