Jerusalem, Israel: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Holy to three religions with a walled old city. Best for: pilgrims, history fans.
The best months for vitamin D in Jerusalem are April to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to March.
Jerusalem month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.9 h | 3.8 | 14 min | 15°C | 2/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.5 h | 4.9 | 11 min | 14°C | 4/30 |
| March | Too cold | 7.0 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 19°C | 0/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.1 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 25°C | 2/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 26°C | 0/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.4 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.2 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.9 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 6.7 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 25°C | 0/30 |
| November | Too cold | 5.0 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 19°C | 1/30 |
| December | Too cold | 4.1 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 15°C | 1/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Jerusalem
Holy to three religions with a walled old city. Hot, dry summers, mild wet winters and warm sea. Check travel advice before booking, as the security situation can change. Sabbath hours (Friday evening to Saturday) affect shops and transport.
In Jerusalem afternoon highs average from 14°C in February to 33°C in June. The wettest month is February (about 4 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.2 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The capital and largest city of Israel; a diverse city sacred for millennia to the three Abrahamic religions (Jews, Christians… (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
This place is inland, so it does not count towards the country rating.
Questions about Jerusalem
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Jerusalem are April to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Jerusalem?
Afternoon highs average from 14°C in February to 33°C in June. The wettest month is February, with about 4 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Jerusalem?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to March.