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Israel

In the highlands between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, The Holy City of three world religions is one of Earth's most historically significant places. The Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Dome of the Rock lie just minutes apart in one of the world's most fascinating old cities.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineNatureWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–September: up to 33°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (14°C). Best visited in June–September.

Max. temperature
13°
Jan
14°
Feb
17°
Mar
25°
Apr
27°
May
32°
Jun
33°
Jul
33°
Aug
31°
Sep
26°
Oct
20°
Nov
16°
Dec
Sunshine hours
8h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
11h
Sep
10h
Oct
9h
Nov
8h
Dec
Rain days
11d
Jan
10d
Feb
9d
Mar
4d
Apr
3d
May
1d
Jun
0d
Jul
0d
Aug
1d
Sep
3d
Oct
7d
Nov
5d
Dec

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Jerusalem as a Vacation Destination

Jerusalem is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 33°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
HE, AR, EN