Jerusalem weather in May
May in Jerusalem: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Jerusalem · #22 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Jerusalem climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 6 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 50% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 68 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Jerusalem in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Jerusalem?
- May in Jerusalem: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Jerusalem on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Jerusalem in May?
- In May, Jerusalem averages a daily high of 28.2°C and a low of 14.2°C, with about 5.6 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jerusalem in May?
- Jerusalem has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in May.