April · Israel
Best time to visit Jerusalem in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jerusalem in April
Average temperature 18°C, 25 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 51% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
10.0/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 51%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Jerusalem scores 10.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Jerusalem packs four quarters inside Ottoman walls, with the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Dome of the Rock within a few minutes of each other.
April: the best month of the year in Jerusalem
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 25 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Jerusalem at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jerusalem in April?
- In April, Jerusalem averages 18°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 10.0/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Jerusalem?
- April earns a 10.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jerusalem in April?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 51% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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