SeasonMapJericho weather in February
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February in Jericho: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Jericho · #356 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Jericho climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 59 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jericho in February
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.
Peak crowdsRamadan, The winter escape, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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).
Fair weatherJericho's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Jericho in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosuresNothing in town serves food in daylight and the cable car up to the Mount of Temptation runs to shorter hours. The square by the sycamore fills after sunset and stays busy. Source ↗
- Season
The winter escape
15 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyWinter-sun seasonCrowdedThis is the lowest town on earth and it is where Jerusalem and Ramallah come to sit outside in January. Weekends bring picnicking families out to the springs and the orange stalls on the road in.
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 February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Jericho?
- February in Jericho: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Jericho on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Jericho in February?
- In February, Jericho averages a daily high of 18.9°C and a low of 10.2°C, with about 38.4 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jericho in February?
- Jericho has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in February.
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Similar destinations in Middle East — February
Within 300 km: Tel Aviv's Purim around 20 Feb – 25 Mar, and Petra's Petra by Night on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.