Climate Insights for Motsa ‘Illit

, Jerusalem, Israel

Hottest
August
35°C peak
Coldest
January
7°C low
Wettest
January
84mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Motsa ‘Illit is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 341mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 84mm of rainfall. Motsa ‘Illit is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Feb Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Mar Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Apr Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° May Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 17° Jun Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20° Jul Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 22° Aug Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 23° Sep Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 21° Oct Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Nov Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Dec Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Motsa ‘Illit vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 84mm Feb Precipitation: 67mm Mar Precipitation: 43mm Apr Precipitation: 24mm May Precipitation: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 17mm Nov Precipitation: 42mm Dec Precipitation: 52mm
Precipitation

Motsa ‘Illit is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 341mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 84mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 84mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Motsa ‘Illit is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Motsa ‘Illit, which began on March 20, 2026. Motsa ‘Illit is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 75mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 61mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 202mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 11°
Feb 12°
Mar 15°
Apr 19°
May 23°
Jun 26°
Jul 28°
Aug 28°
Sep 27°
Oct 23°
Nov 18°
Dec 13°

The best time to visit Motsa ‘Illit is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 23mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Motsa ‘Illit based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C
15 °C
14 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Feb
8 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
10 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
32 °C
17 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
35 °C
17 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
35 °C
16 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
33 °C
15 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
18 °C
12 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
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