SeasonMapJericho weather in August
Palestine
August in Jericho: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 37°C afternoons.
#12 of 12 months in Jericho · #1177 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Jericho climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 37°C / 99°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 56% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 61 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jericho in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Jericho's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherJericho's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
August coincides with The Jordan Valley summer.
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What's on in Jericho in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The Jordan Valley summer
20 May – 20 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatValley heat with the hills trapping it in; the ruins at Tell es-Sultan and Hisham's Palace have no shade worth the name. Go at opening time or not at all.
- Nature
Medjool date harvest
20 Aug – 15 Oct · usuallyThe plantations either side of the road north are picked from ladders and the roadside stalls sell the soft ones by the box. It is the valley's main crop and the one thing to carry home.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jericho — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Jericho in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Jericho?
- August in Jericho: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 37°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Jericho on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Jericho in August?
- In August, Jericho averages a daily high of 37.1°C and a low of 24.1°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jericho in August?
- Jericho has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in August.
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Similar destinations in Middle East — August
Within 300 km: Dead Sea's Wadi Mujib water trails open on 1 Apr – 31 Oct, and Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.