Ramallah
Capital of Palestine
Ramallah is the capital of Palestine, with a population of 43,880 in 2024. Visitors are drawn to the city to see cultural and historical points of interest such as The Palestinian Museum, Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque, and Tell en-Nasbeh.
What to see
The city features several cultural and architectural sights for visitors to explore. You can visit The Palestinian Museum and the Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque. For history outside the center, Tell en-Nasbeh is located nearby.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, both with daily highs of 31 °C and lows of 18 °C with little to no rain. January is the coolest month, with daily highs of 12 °C and lows of 3 °C, alongside 174 mm of rain over about 12 days. Months from May through September see minimal rainfall.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, located 32 km from Ramallah.
Top sights in Ramallah
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is January, with about 174 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 174 | 156 | 99 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 79 | 123 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Ramallah (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.