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Jerusalem Weather in September

Jerusalem in September

The short of it: Jerusalem in September averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 12 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 12 h 19 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & October

September in Jerusalem brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 18°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 19 min in mid-September, 59 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 5 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 September. West Jerusalem, 1 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

September in Jerusalem, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus October
3° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 19 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
West JerusalemJerusalem1 km NNE28°18°0.0 mm
East JerusalemWest Bank2 km NE28°18°0.0 mm
Ma‘ale AdummimWest Bank8 km E31°20°0.0 mm
BattirWest Bank12 km SW29°18°0.0 mm
RamallahWest Bank15 km N28°18°0.0 mm
Al BīrahWest Bank16 km N28°18°0.0 mm
Bet ShemeshJerusalem22 km WSW30°20°0.0 mm
Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘utCentral District24 km NW30°20°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Jerusalem Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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September
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Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th 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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jerusalem in September?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Jerusalem?

The Almanac gives September 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Jerusalem in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 19 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 5 min in December to 14 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Jerusalem in September?

Hardly — September nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jerusalem in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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