Best Time to Visit Jerusalem for Backpacking – April Scores 100/100

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Backpacking Potential

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Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, May, November

Avoid

January, July, August

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Weather

11°C – 27°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Jerusalem for backpacking is April, May, November, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Jerusalem

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	16°	116	13.7	72%	shoulder
February	74Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	96	12.9	68%	shoulder
March	94Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	20°	50	7.7	64%	dry
April	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	15	3.8	58%	dry
May	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	1	1	54%	dry
June	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	0	0	54%	dry
July	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	0	0	58%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	33°	0	0	60%	dry
September	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	0	0	60%	dry
October	93Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	29°	15	3.6	59%	dry
November	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	45	6.4	63%	dry
December	79Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	18°	88	10.9	69%	shoulder