Jerusalem in May
The weather in May
In May, Jerusalem averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 16° — warm weather by day. Expect around 8 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 13%.
Days are 4.2° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.4°.
May scores 91/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Jerusalem.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 19:29 local time, giving 13 h 46 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 39 minutes over the month.
Why 91/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Jerusalem this month
Mevaseret Zion
Israel's best in May
Acre
Jerusalem in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Jerusalem?
May scores 91/100 for Jerusalem, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 27°C with 1 wet days.
How warm is Jerusalem in May?
Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 16°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Jerusalem in May?
Jerusalem receives about 8 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 1 days.