Summer in Jerusalem 2026
Jul 1 – Aug 31, 2026 · updated daily
Summer in Jerusalem: festivals every week, open-air concerts, the ice-skating rink, night tours of the Old City, and pleasant mountain weather even in August.
Jerusalem's secret summer advantage: the mountains. While Tel Aviv sits at 32 degrees Celsius with humidity, Jerusalem's summer evenings are cool and pleasant — perfect conditions for outdoor events, festivals, and concerts under the open sky.
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FAQ — Summer in Jerusalem
What can families do in Jerusalem in the summer?
The Ice Box rink (ice skating), the Biblical Zoo and the Aquarium, the Science Museum, water activities in the parks, and family-friendly evening tours of the Old City. During the summer break, most attractions run special summer programs.
Which festivals take place in Jerusalem in the summer?
The Jerusalem summer is packed with festivals: the Light Festival, the Meat and Wine Festival, music festivals at the First Station, outdoor events at Machane Yehuda Market, and more. The full summer calendar is updated daily on this page.
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