Jerusalem weather in March
Jerusalem in March averages 18°C (64°F) and 28 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Jerusalem, March is the fourth coldest and the third wettest.
- Average temp
- 18°C (64°F)
12–24°C · 53–74°F
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Jerusalem like in March?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Jerusalem in March?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 12°C (53°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Jerusalem is 2.7°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
March in Jerusalem is 3.5°C cooler than April and 25 mm wetter than it, which averages 21°C (70°F).
Daylight in Jerusalem in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 58 minutes in Jerusalem, rising about 05:48 and setting about 17:47 local time.
March ends 59 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 15 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Jerusalem
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Jerusalem
What to read before you book.
Jerusalem weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
March is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 57°F | 39 mm |
| February | 15°C / 59°F | 34 mm |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 28 mm |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 3 mm |
| May | 24°C / 76°F | 5 mm |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 0 mm |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 0 mm |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 0 mm |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 0 mm |
| October | 25°C / 77°F | 4 mm |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 14 mm |
| December | 16°C / 60°F | 24 mm |
Similar weather in March
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FAQs about Jerusalem in March
March climate averages for Jerusalem, 1991–2020.
Jerusalem averages 18°C (64°F) in March, ranging from about 12°C (53°F) at night to 24°C (74°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. March sees only about 28 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. March averages 18°C (64°F) against 21°C (70°F) in April — 3.5°C cooler.
March is 2.7°C warmer than February, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to June; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 58 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 14 hours 13 minutes in June and 10 hours 5 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 05:48 and sunset about 17:47 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 59 minutes longer than it starts.
