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Jerusalem Weather in February

Jerusalem in February

The short of it: Jerusalem in February averages a high of 14 °C (56 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 6° · rain 87 mm · daylight 11 h 1 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: April & October

February in Jerusalem brings afternoons near 14° and nights around 6°, with about 87 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 14°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 1 min in mid-February, 44 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Jerusalem runs about middling and wetter than most in February. West Jerusalem, 1 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

February in Jerusalem, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 22 mm less rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 1 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
West JerusalemJerusalem1 km NNE14°6°87 mm
East JerusalemWest Bank2 km NE14°6°87 mm
Ma‘ale AdummimWest Bank8 km E16°8°61 mm
BattirWest Bank12 km SW14°6°86 mm
RamallahWest Bank15 km N13°6°99 mm
Al BīrahWest Bank16 km N13°5°98 mm
Bet ShemeshJerusalem22 km WSW17°8°82 mm
Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘utCentral District24 km NW17°8°92 mm

The Almanac · Jerusalem Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Much like January: highs about 14°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Jerusalem by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°5°109 mm10 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
February14°6°87 mm12 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦
March17°8°55 mm13 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
April22°11°17 mm12 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°15°7.0 mm12 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
June28°17°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°19°0.0 mm12 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
August30°20°0.0 mm12 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September28°18°0.0 mm12 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°16°11 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
November19°11°55 mm9 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
December14°7°75 mm10 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jerusalem in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jerusalem in February?

Days average 14 °C (56 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 14°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Jerusalem?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Jerusalem in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 5 min in December to 14 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Jerusalem in February?

Hardly — February nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jerusalem in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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