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April to May and September to November are deemed to be the best time to visit Jerusalem. Spring and autumn are mild, less crowded and pamper visitors with lower prices outside religious holidays like Passover, Easter, and Lailat al-Miraj. If you can don’t mind the heat, visit Jerusalem for summer events such as Light Festival and Mekudeshet. Keep in mind the unruly crowds and skyrocketing room rates between June and September. Time from December to March is known for its fickleness: one day is sunny, and the next one—gloomy and chilly. So if you want to hike the Jerusalem Trail in winter, pack a raincoat.

20 things to do in Jerusalem

Lekach

October 2-4, 2024 Food

Israeli sweetest cake that will bring you joyfulness and prosperity for the following year

Levivot or Latkes

December 25, 2024–January 2, 2025 Food

Probably the tastiest potato dish you have ever tried, only in Israel, only for Hanukkah

Yom Kippur

October 11-12, 2024 Event

Streets and roads are empty—the whole country is celebrating Yom Kippur, the holiday of atonement and forgiveness

Jerusalem Day

June 5 Activity

Take part in celebration of the Jerusalem Day hand in hand with the locals

Holy Fire in Jerusalem

May 4, 2024 Event

The miracle that is believed to occur on Orthodox Easter Saturday for centuries

Purim Street Party

March 23-26, 2024 Event

Have fun all night long, celebrating the country's most popular holiday

Jerusalem Friday Street Parties

July–August Event

Get the feel of celebration and watch the whole city dancing at one of summer Friday parties

Yom HaShoah Siren

May 5-6, 2024 Event

Empathize with the locals over the darkest pages in the world's history

Blooming of Cyclamens

December–February Nature

Take a look at Israel's valleys covered with a magnificent carpet of cyclamens in winter

Palm Sunday

April 13, 2025 Event

One of the most significant events in Christianity opens the Holy Week with a palm walk

Sufganiyot

December 25, 2024–January 2, 2025 Food

Traditional Jewish doughnuts are the sweetest reason to visit Israel for Hanukkah

Hanukkah

December 25, 2024–January 2, 2025 Event

Visit the country for one of the most well-known Jewish holidays, the Feast of Lights. Take part in the local celebrations and try traditional dishes

Almond Blossom

January–February Nature

Tender pinkish flowers cover the almond trees all over Israel during early spring

Jerusalem Light Festival

July 5–13, 2024 Event

With thrilling light installations, sound effects, and the overall majesty of the old city, Jerusalem Light Festival will be a high point of your visit

Tower of David Night Shows

all year round (on selected dates) Event

Watch unique laser shows dedicated to Jerusalem, King David, and world culture

Jerusalem Beer Fest

July 1–31, 2023 Event

One of the largest and noisiest summer events in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Bird Observatory (JBO)

November–March (all year round) Nature

A unique park and research station right in the heart of Jerusalem

Rappelling (Snappling)

all year round Activity

A unique way to see the Old City is by rappelling off the side of the Tayelet or Gei Ben Hinnom

Bridge of Strings (Jerusalem Chords Bridge)

year round | May 14 Activity

The bridge resembling a tent in the desert or King David's harp is a work of art and one of the tallest structures in Jerusalem

Holy Week & Easter

Catholic: March 24–31, 2024 | Orthodox: April 28–May 5, 2024 Event

There is no better place to experience Holy Week than the Holy Land, where it all occurred

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