In Jerusalem, the summers are long, warm, arid, and clear and the winters are cold and mostly clear. The Winter months are still mild in Israel, although there are often storms in the coastal areas in December and January, and sometimes even snow in Jerusalem and the Galilee. Not exactly Arctic conditions so to speak. During rainy season, although it does not rain every day, there can be significant rains that cause periodic flooding. 02-16-2021 CBN News Jerusalem Emily Jones. We went up to the Golan and down to Sinai. And that is at the top of the mount in Jerusalem and the valleys where the sheep would be tended would be warmer. Regarding snow it says that sometimes, ( not every year), snow falls in the Northern and central parts of Israel. The wet season starts in November and goes through April. In Jerusalem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 45.2 days and collects up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation. JERUSALEM, Israel – Israelis are bracing for a cold snap set to bring plunging temperatures and snow in some parts of the country. If we now go to volume 11, page 77, of the same encyclopedia we see that the temperature in Jerusalem, in January, which is … We were told that was a rare happenstance. Not in the South where Bethlehem is located. Snowfall January, February and December are months with snowfall in Jerusalem. In Jerusalem, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. I was in Jerusalem December-January 1973 with American Young Leadership Cabinet to show the Israeli troops American Jewry was behind them 100%. While it gets cool in the winter and at higher altitudes (areas near Jerusalem and Bethlehem can even see snow), this is rare and usually limited to brief periods during December … Heavy rain is expected across Israel Tuesday evening, but freezing temperatures could bring a … It was the first snow in the capital since 2019. Weather in Jerusalem in the winter is a bit less predictable than in the summer. Average Weather in Jerusalem Israel. Get the monthly weather forecast for Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Yes, it is infrequent for it to snow in Israel, but at least every few years in some place it does snow, usually in Jerusalem, or other higher elevated cities. שלג החל לרדת בירושלים . By Wednesday afternoon, rare, light snowfall had begun falling in Jerusalem. Every few years, we're lucky enough to get a light snowfall and the whole city grinds to a halt so everyone can get out and enjoy the wonder, but most of the time, it just doesn't get cold enough for snow. The heaviest December snowstorm in at least 50 years blanketed parts of Israel, including Jerusalem into Friday, cutting power, stranding travelers, and putting the Holy City on lockdown. When we arrived in Jerusalem the snow was flying. Israel is hot in the Summer with average temperatures in the center of the country over … So the average December low temperature in Jerusalem (at the top of the mount) is the equilvalent of extreme south Georgia or extreme north Florida. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 41°F to 85°F and is rarely below 35°F or above 91°F.. Based on the beach/pool score, the best time of year to visit Jerusalem for hot-weather activities is from late June to mid September.