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Jericho Weather in August

Jericho in August

The short of it: Jericho in August averages a high of 36 °C (97 °F) and a low of 25 °C (77 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 13 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 25° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 13 h 18 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: March & February

August in Jericho brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 25°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 18 min in mid-August, 44 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and February.

Against its neighbours, Jericho runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Ma‘ale Adummim, 17 km to the SW, is 4° cooler by day.

August in Jericho, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 18 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ma‘ale AdummimWest Bank17 km SW32°21°0.0 mm
East JerusalemWest Bank22 km WSW30°20°0.0 mm
RamallahWest Bank23 km W30°19°0.0 mm
West JerusalemJerusalem24 km WSW30°20°0.0 mm
JerusalemJerusalem25 km WSW30°20°0.0 mm
As SalţBalqa32 km NE32°19°0.0 mm
Wādī as SīrAmman36 km ENE32°20°0.0 mm
BattirWest Bank37 km WSW30°19°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Jericho Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Jericho by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°9°54 mm9 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
February21°10°36 mm9 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
March24°13°25 mm9 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
April28°15°8.0 mm9 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
May32°19°5.0 mm10 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
June35°23°0.0 mm11 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
July36°25°0.0 mm10 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
August36°25°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
September34°24°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
October31°20°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
November26°15°24 mm8 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
December21°11°46 mm8 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jericho in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jericho in August?

Days average 36 °C (97 °F) and nights 25 °C (77 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Jericho?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are March and February.

How long are the days in Jericho in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 18 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 4 min in December to 14 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Jericho in August?

Hardly — August nights average 25 °C (77 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jericho in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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