February · Israel
Best time to visit Jerusalem in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jerusalem in February
Average temperature 10°C, 49 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
8.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Jerusalem scores 8.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 24 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.
February holds up well in Jerusalem — 11th best month
Expect 10°C (49°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 49 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Jerusalem — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jerusalem in February?
- In February, Jerusalem averages 10°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Jerusalem?
- February earns a 8.0/10 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 February?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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