Jerusalem
Jerusalem is a STATE in Israel, Asia.
Jerusalem is a city like no other, where ancient stones whisper stories of faith, conflict, and resilience. As the spiritual heart of three major world religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—it offers an unparalleled journey through history and devotion. Wander through the labyrinthine alleys of the Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site enclosed by magnificent 16th-century walls, and discover its four distinct quarters: Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Armenian. Stand in awe before the Western Wall, a sacred remnant of the Second Temple; follow the Via Dolorosa, the path Jesus walked to his crucifixion; and behold the shimmering Dome of the Rock, an architectural masterpiece atop the Temple Mount. Beyond the Old City, Jerusalem unfolds with vibrant markets like Mahane Yehuda, world-class museums such as Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum (home to the Dead Sea Scrolls), and serene green spaces like the Mount of Olives, offering panoramic views. The city's unique blend of ancient traditions and modern energy, its hauntingly beautiful limestone architecture, and its role as a crossroads of cultures make it a destination that challenges, inspires, and transforms every traveler.
Best time to visit Jerusalem
Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October) offer mild, pleasant weather, ideal for walking and outdoor exploration. These seasons avoid the intense heat of summer and the chill and rain of winter. Major Jewish holidays (like Passover and Sukkot) and Christian holidays (like Easter) can be incredibly meaningful but also very crowded; book accommodations well in advance. Summer (June-August) is hot and dry, but evenings are cooler. Winter (November-March) can be cold and rainy, but you'll encounter fewer tourists.
October
NowRight now
- Condition
- Mostly clear
- Temperature
- 22°
- Feels like
- 22°
- Humidity
- 43%
- Wind
- 2 km/h
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
Typical for October
- Weather
- Mild 14-24°C, pleasant
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Medium
- Prices
- Medium
Sukkot, good weather
Weather from Open-Meteo
Know before you go
Getting there
Ben Gurion Airport
International
50 km away
Jerusalem Airport (Atarot)
Domestic (limited)
10 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
30 Mbps
Mobile data
Excellent
WiFi
Widely available in hotels, cafes, and public spaces
Local SIM
Local SIM available at airport from $10
Calling code
+972
Stay safe
Overall
8/10Scams like overpriced tours or taxi overcharging exist; use official services.
Night safety
7/10Scams like overpriced tours or taxi overcharging exist; use official services.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
6/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Currency
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
More facts
Population
1,000,000
Area
125 km²
Government
Municipality with a mayor and city council
ISO code
IL-06
Type
Province
Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: Jérusalem, Јерусалим, Jerusalen, Gerüsalem, Jerizalèm, ئۆرشەلیم, Jeruzāleme, เยรูซาเลม, Jerusalem, ירושלים, យេរូសាឡឹម, അൽ-ഖുദ്സ്;ഊർശ്ലേം, Єрусалим, Иерусалим, Байтул Макъдис, Jerozalė, Jeruzalem, Jeruzalym, قدس, Xerusalén, Qudus, ܐܘܪܫܠܡ, Ierusalem, Jórsalir;Jórsalaborg, Girusalemmi, እየሩሳሌም, Jarusalen, Gierusalemme, بیتالمقدس, Ierusalema, Yerusalem, Іерусалім, یروشلم, జెరూసలేం, Iyyerusaalame, Jerozolima, Jiruusalem, ירושלים | القدس, Jerúsálẹ́mù, اورشلیم, Ерусалим, ᏥᎷᏏᎳᎻ, Ġerusalemm, Երուսաղեմ, जेरुसेलम, Jeruzalemi, யெரூசலம், بیت المقدس;القدس, জেরুসালেম, 예루살렘, Jeruzalɛm, Уршалим, ଜେରୁସାଲେମ, Кудус, Giêrusalem, Ҡотдос, ဂျေရုဆလင်မြို့, 𐌹𐌰𐌹𐍂𐌿𐍃𐌰𐌿𐌻𐍅𐌼𐌰, יְרוּשָׁלַיִם, യെരുശലേം, Orşelîm, エルサレム, Jerusalim, Yerusalemu, ਜੇਰੂਸਲਮ, ເຢຣູຊາເລັມ, IYerusalem, Gerusalemme, Hierusalem, ޤުދުސް, Jeruusalem, Iarúsailéim, Iýerusalim, بیت المقدس, قودس, Quddus, Jeruzalė, Jerusalém, Jerosalema, Къудс-ГӀала, Jerusalimu, Cherusalem, ಜೆರುಸಲೆಂ, Байтулмакъдис, यरुशलम, IJerusalem, Yâ-lu-sat-lâng, Herusalẽ, Baitul Maqdis, Djeruzalem, Jeruusalemm, Hiruhārama, Quds, يېرۇسالېم, Urşelim, Jeriwsalem, بیت المقدس;قدس, Ιερουσαλήμ, Iâ-lō͘-sat-léng, Ерусалім, بيت المقدس, Ierusalim, Jerusalemo, ᒉᕒᐅᓴᓬᐊᒼ, Ghjerusaleme, Jerozolëma, ᱡᱮᱨᱩᱥᱟᱞᱤᱢ, Orcalim, Al Quds, येरुशलम, Jerusalèm, Baitulmuqaddis, أورشليم, القدس, Jerusalén, जेरुसलेम, Jeruzalim, Jerúsalem, Йерусалим, Gerusalem, Yerusalémi, ཇེ་རུ་ས་ལེམ།, जेरुशलम, Yerushalayim, Herusalem, 耶路撒冷, Jeruzalém, Hiruharama, Kudüs, Әл-Құдыс, Hierosolyma, Yérusalem, Jerusalemi, Їєроусалимъ, জেৰুজালেম, იერუსალიმი, Ià-lô-sák-lēng, Jeruzsálem, Ieruxalim, Aelia Capitolina, Al-Kuds, Al-Qudis, Al-Quds, Al-Qudıs, Ariel, Bajtul Makudis, Bayt al-Maqdis, Bayt al-Muqaddas, City of David, Colonia Aelia Capitolina, El Kuds, El Quds esh Sherif, Erusagem, Erusalim, Geruesalem, Herusale, Hierousalem, Hierousalēm, Ia-lo-sak-leng, Ia-lo-sat-leng, Iarusaileim, Iebous, Iebus, Ierosolyma, Ierousalem, Ierousalimu, Ir David, Ir Ha-Qdoosha, Ir Ha-Qodesh, Iyerusalim, JRS, Jerozale, Jerozolema, Jerusalemu, Jeruzale, Jeruzaleme, Jeruzsalem, Jorsala, Jorsalaborg, Jorsalir, Jórsalaborg, Jórsalir, Kouds, Kudues, Kudus, Kuuds-GӀala, Moria, Morias, Orselim, Queds, Qüds, Salem, Sion, Solyma, Urselim, Urshalim, Urusalim, Urušalim, Xerusalen, Ya-lu-sat-lang, Yerusalemi, Yerusəlim, Yirushalayim, Yirushalāyim, Zion, al-Balat, al-Quds as-Sarif, al-Quds aš-Šarīf, albla, alqds, alqds alshryf, alquds, aryyyl, auwrshalym, awly alqbltyn, awrsalm, awrshlym, awrshlym alqds, awrslyman, baytalmuqdas, byt almqds, erucalem, erusaremu, haqodes, ierusalimi, jerusalama, jerusalem, jerusalema, jeruselama, lqds, mdynt alqds, mrya, mworiyah, mwryh, quds, qudus, qۇds, salem, salym, shywn, slm, wrshlym, yarusalama, ybws, ye lu sa leng, ye ru sa lem, yebws, yelusallem, yerwsalami, yerwsalayim, yerwselem, yrwshlm, yrwslm, yrwslym, ywrshەlym, ziywon, zywn, Αριηλ, Ιεβους, Ιεροσολυμα, Ιεροσόλυμα, Ιερουσαλημ, Μωριας, Σαλημ, Σιων, Σολυμα, Երուսաղէմ, אֵילִיָּה קַפִּיטוֹלִינָה, הַקֹּדֶשׁ, יְבוּס, יְרוּשְׁלֶם, יְרוּשָׁלַםִ, יְרוּשָׁלָםִ, יבוס, ירושלם, מוֹרִיָּה, מוריה, צִיּוֹן, ציון, שָׁלֵם, שלם, أورسالم, أورشليم القدس, أولى القبلتين, أُورشَليم, إيلياء, ئورشەلیم, اريئيل, البلا, القدس الشريف, القُدس, القُدْس, اورسلیمان, بَیْتالمُقدَّس, ساليم, صهيون, قُدس, قۇدس, لقدس, مدينة القدس, مريّا, ورشليم, يبوس, ܨܗܝܘܢ, जेरूसलम, எருசலேம், ജെറുസലേം



