Climate thumb|Snow visible on roofs in the Old City of Jerusalem The city is characterized by a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csa), with hot, dry summers, and mild, wet winters. Snow flurries usually occur once or twice a winter, although the city experiences heavy snowfall every three to four years, on average, with short-lived accumulation.
Climate thumb|Snow visible on roofs in the Old City of Jerusalem The city is characterized by a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csa), with hot dry summers and mild, wet winters Snow flurries usually occur once or twice a winter, although the city experiences heavy snowfall every three to four years, on average, with short-lived accumulation.