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Best time to visit Jerusalem (and when it is crowded)

Jerusalem is a cultural destination in Israel. Its peak season is May and September, and it is least crowded in January, July, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

May and September

Quietest months

January, July, and December

Jerusalem month by month

How crowded Jerusalem gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Jerusalem in January
Quiet
Jerusalem in February
Quiet
Jerusalem in March
Quiet
Jerusalem in April
Quiet
Jerusalem in May
Quiet
Jerusalem in June
Quiet
Jerusalem in July
Quiet
Jerusalem in August
Quiet
Jerusalem in September
Quiet
Jerusalem in October
Quiet
Jerusalem in November
Quiet
Jerusalem in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Jerusalem busy?
Jerusalem gets busiest in May and September. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?
For thinner crowds, visit Jerusalem in January, July, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Jerusalem least crowded?
Jerusalem is least crowded in January, July, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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