The climate of Israel is Mediterranean temperate, but weather is usually hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas. Winters can be cool and rainy, but average temperatures are well above freezing. Summers are usually humid along the coast.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Abu Ghosh, Afula, Akko, Arad, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Bat Yam, Beer Sheva, Beit Shean Valley, Beit Shemesh, Beth Guvrin, Bnei Brak, Caesarea, Carmel Range, Dead Sea, Dimona, Eilat, Ein Gedi, Galilee Panhandle, Givat Shmuel, Golan Heights, Hadera, Haifa, Herzliya, Holon, Israeli Coastal Plain, Jerusalem, Jerusalem Hills, Jezreel Valley, Judaean Desert, Katzrin, Kibbutz Geva, Lod, Lower Galilee, Majdal Shams, Masada, Mitzpe Ramon, Modi'in, Mount Hermon, Nahariyya, Nazareth, Negev, Netanya, Netivot, Petah Tikva, Ra'anana, Rahat, Ramat Gan, Ramla, Rehovot, Rishon LeTzion, Rosh Haniqra, Safed, Samar, Sde Boker, Sea of Galilee region, Shfela, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Upper Galilee, Western Galilee, Yerucham, Zikhron Ya'akov, Zippori.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 20.5 ℃ (68.9 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 12.7 ℃ (54.86 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 7 ℃ (44.6 ℉). The most rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 12.4. The least rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 0.
When travelling to some places in Israel, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Har Meron (1208 m) and the lowest point is Dead Sea (-431 m). So the differences in altitudes in this country are not negligible and you should expect the weather to be different in places in different altitudes. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Israel. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in January is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in January is 12.7 ℃ (54.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7 ℃ (44.6 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.05 ℃ (57.29 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.2 ℃ (55.76 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 12.4. The average rainfall is 130.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:06 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:18 and at the end of the month 10:37.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Israel in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in February is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in February is 13.7 ℃ (56.66 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.1 ℃ (44.78 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.2 ℃ (55.76 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.4 ℃ (59.72 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 12.2. The average rainfall is 128.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:37 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:02 and at the end of the month 11:30.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Israel in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in March is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in March is 17.1 ℃ (62.78 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.5 ℃ (49.1 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.4 ℃ (59.72 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.55 ℃ (67.19 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 9. The average rainfall is 76.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:59 and at the end of the month 12:28.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Israel in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in April is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in April is 22 ℃ (71.6 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.4 ℃ (54.32 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.55 ℃ (67.19 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.35 ℃ (75.83 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 3.8. The average rainfall is 18.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:28 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:57 and at the end of the month 13:23.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Israel in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in May is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in May is 26.7 ℃ (80.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.3 ℃ (61.34 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.35 ℃ (75.83 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.5 ℃ (81.5 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 1.3. The average rainfall is 6.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:23 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:46 and at the end of the month 14:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Israel in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in June is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in June is 28.3 ℃ (82.94 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.7 ℃ (65.66 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.5 ℃ (81.5 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.45 ℃ (85.01 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 0.1. The average rainfall is 0.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:12 and at the end of the month 14:12.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Israel in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in July is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in July is 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 20.5 ℃ (68.9 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.45 ℃ (85.01 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.4 ℃ (86.72 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 0. The average rainfall is 0 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:12 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:02 and at the end of the month 13:45.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Israel in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in August is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in August is 30.2 ℃ (86.36 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 20.4 ℃ (68.72 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.4 ℃ (86.72 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.55 ℃ (85.19 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 0. The average rainfall is 0 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:45 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:22 and at the end of the month 12:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Israel in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in September is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in September is 28.9 ℃ (84.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.9 ℃ (66.02 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.55 ℃ (85.19 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.95 ℃ (80.51 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 0.4. The average rainfall is 0.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:28 and at the end of the month 11:59.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Israel in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in October is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in October is 25 ℃ (77 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.2 ℃ (62.96 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.95 ℃ (80.51 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.3 ℃ (72.14 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 4. The average rainfall is 13.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:59 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:30 and at the end of the month 11:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Israel in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in November is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in November is 19.6 ℃ (67.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.9 ℃ (55.22 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.3 ℃ (72.14 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 7. The average rainfall is 53.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:38 and at the end of the month 10:18.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Israel in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in December is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in December is 15.4 ℃ (59.72 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.3 ℃ (48.74 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.05 ℃ (57.29 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 10.2. The average rainfall is 104.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:18 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:06 and at the end of the month 10:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Israel in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
The climate of Israel is Mediterranean temperate, but weather is usually hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas. Winters can be cool and rainy, but average temperatures are well above freezing. Summers are usually humid along the coast.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Abu Ghosh, Afula, Akko, Arad, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Bat Yam, Beer Sheva, Beit Shean Valley, Beit Shemesh, Beth Guvrin, Bnei Brak, Caesarea, Carmel Range, Dead Sea, Dimona, Eilat, Ein Gedi, Galilee Panhandle, Givat Shmuel, Golan Heights, Hadera, Haifa, Herzliya, Holon, Israeli Coastal Plain, Jerusalem, Jerusalem Hills, Jezreel Valley, Judaean Desert, Katzrin, Kibbutz Geva, Lod, Lower Galilee, Majdal Shams, Masada, Mitzpe Ramon, Modi'in, Mount Hermon, Nahariyya, Nazareth, Negev, Netanya, Netivot, Petah Tikva, Ra'anana, Rahat, Ramat Gan, Ramla, Rehovot, Rishon LeTzion, Rosh Haniqra, Safed, Samar, Sde Boker, Sea of Galilee region, Shfela, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Upper Galilee, Western Galilee, Yerucham, Zikhron Ya'akov, Zippori.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 20.5 ℃ (68.9 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 12.7 ℃ (54.86 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 7 ℃ (44.6 ℉). The most rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 12.4. The least rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 0. 
When travelling to some places in Israel, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Har Meron (1208 m) and the lowest point is Dead Sea (-431 m). So the differences in altitudes in this country are not negligible and you should expect the weather to be different in places in different altitudes. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in January is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in January is 12.7 ℃ (54.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7 ℃ (44.6 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.05 ℃ (57.29 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.2 ℃ (55.76 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 12.4. The average rainfall is 130.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:06 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:18 and at the end of the month 10:37.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in March is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in March is 17.1 ℃ (62.78 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.5 ℃ (49.1 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.4 ℃ (59.72 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.55 ℃ (67.19 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 9. The average rainfall is 76.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:59 and at the end of the month 12:28.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in May is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in May is 26.7 ℃ (80.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.3 ℃ (61.34 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.35 ℃ (75.83 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.5 ℃ (81.5 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 1.3. The average rainfall is 6.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:23 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:46 and at the end of the month 14:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Israel in June is this: The average highest temperature in Israel in June is 28.3 ℃ (82.94 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.7 ℃ (65.66 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.5 ℃ (81.5 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.45 ℃ (85.01 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 0.1. The average rainfall is 0.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:12 and at the end of the month 14:12.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.