March · Israel
Best time to visit Jerusalem in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jerusalem in March
Average temperature 12°C, 49 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Jerusalem scores 8.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 28 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.
March ranks 7th of 12 for Jerusalem — one of the best windows
March averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 49 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.
A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Jerusalem (7th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jerusalem in March?
- In March, Jerusalem averages 12°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Jerusalem?
- March earns a 8.9/10 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 March?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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