Jerusalem — time and weather
Jerusalem is a city in Palestine, in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone. This page shows the current local time in Jerusalem and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Jerusalem
Local time in Jerusalem is based on the Asia/Jerusalem time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Palestine, officially the State of Palestine, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It encompasses the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, both of which are occupied by Israel.
More about the country: Palestine →What to see in Jerusalem
Sights and historical places
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
- Israel Museum
- Dome of the Rock
- Old City of Jerusalem
- Western Wall
- Temple in Jerusalem
Climate in Jerusalem: month by month
The warmest month in Jerusalem is August, with average daytime highs of 33.3 °C; the coolest is February, around 13.6 °C by day and 6.1 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in January (~51 mm) and is lowest in July (~0 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 7 | 51 | 9 |
| February | 14 | 6 | 51 | 9 |
| March | 18 | 8 | 42 | 8 |
| April | 24 | 13 | 17 | 3 |
| May | 28 | 16 | 11 | 3 |
| June | 31 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| July | 33 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| August | 33 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| September | 30 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| October | 26 | 16 | 10 | 2 |
| November | 21 | 13 | 27 | 7 |
| December | 16 | 9 | 38 | 7 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Jerusalem are April–May, October–November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Jerusalem: Sunrise 06:07 · Sunset 19:18 · Day length 13:11
Time difference from Jerusalem right now:
| New York | +7 h |
| London | +2 h |
| Dubai | −1 h |
| Tokyo | −6 h |
| Paris | +1 h |
| Sydney | −7 h |