Israel Weather & Climate 2026

BSh Hot Semi-Arid

Monthly climate averages for Jerusalem. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Climate Overview

Israel experiences average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 4 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.

Drier season: May–Oct Wetter season: Jan–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

Jan 5.3/10 Feb 5.4/10 Mar 7.6/10 Apr 9.2/10 May 9.9/10 Jun 9.6/10 Jul 8/10 Aug 8/10 Sep 8.9/10 Oct 9.8/10 Nov 8.4/10 Dec 6.3/10

Key figures

Climate Score
8/10
Best: April, May, June, September, October
UV Index
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Temperature 24°C / 13°C
Feels Like 24°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 27 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 60%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 10°C
Frost Days 1 days
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Hottest Month
33°C
August
Avg Low21°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
6°C
January
Avg High14°C
Rain12days
Driest Month
0days
June
Avg High30°C
Avg Low18°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
July (Gusts 37)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding January, February, December due to frequent rain.

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:35
Daylight 14.2h
Sunset 19:47

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14-day forecasts for major cities in Israel

Weather changes by city, coast, elevation, and region. Use these live previews for populated places in Israel, then open a city page for the full forecast.

Jerusalem

Population: 971.8K

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Tel Aviv

Population: 432.9K

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West Jerusalem

Population: 400K

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Haifa

Population: 285.3K

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Rishon LeTsiyyon

Population: 258.5K

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Petaẖ Tiqva

Population: 253.5K

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Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 4 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 0 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 3 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 10 days/mo

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C -6°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 15 mm 30 mm 45 mm 60 mm 75 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Wind Speed

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Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 15 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Daylight Hours

16h 14h 12h 10h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Fair
Temp
14°C / 6°C
Feels Like
11°C / 3°C
Rain
12days (79 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
71% Muggy
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February
Fair
Temp
14°C / 5°C
Feels Like
12°C / 3°C
Rain
10days (64 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
73% Muggy
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March
Good
Temp
17°C / 8°C
Feels Like
16°C / 5°C
Rain
8days (49 mm) Wet
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
66% Muggy
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April best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 11°C
Feels Like
23°C / 9°C
Rain
3days (15 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.1h Excellent
Humidity
55% Moderate
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May best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 15°C
Feels Like
27°C / 13°C
Rain
2days (7 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.8h Excellent
Humidity
48% Moderate
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June best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 18°C
Feels Like
32°C / 17°C
Rain
0days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.2h Excellent
Humidity
51% Moderate
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July
Good
Temp
33°C / 20°C
Feels Like
35°C / 21°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.2h Excellent
Humidity
51% Moderate
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August
Good
Temp
33°C / 21°C
Feels Like
35°C / 22°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.8h Excellent
Humidity
55% Moderate
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September best
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 19°C
Feels Like
32°C / 20°C
Rain
1days (3 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.5h Excellent
Humidity
57% Moderate
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October best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 16°C
Feels Like
27°C / 16°C
Rain
1days (5 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
57% Moderate
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November
Good
Temp
21°C / 12°C
Feels Like
20°C / 11°C
Rain
8days (46 mm) Wet
Sun
9.6h Good
Humidity
64% Muggy
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December
Fair
Temp
16°C / 8°C
Feels Like
14°C / 6°C
Rain
8days (53 mm) Wet
Sun
8.6h Good
Humidity
69% Muggy
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status
January 14°C / 6°C 11°C / 3°C 12days (79 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 71% Muggy Fair View Details
February 14°C / 5°C 12°C / 3°C 10days (64 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 73% Muggy Fair View Details
March 17°C / 8°C 16°C / 5°C 8days (49 mm) Wet 10.8h Excellent 66% Muggy Good View Details
April best 23°C / 11°C 23°C / 9°C 3days (15 mm) Excellent 12.1h Excellent 55% Moderate Excellent View Details
May best 27°C / 15°C 27°C / 13°C 2days (7 mm) Excellent 12.8h Excellent 48% Moderate Excellent View Details
June best 30°C / 18°C 32°C / 17°C 0days (2 mm) Excellent 13.2h Excellent 51% Moderate Excellent View Details
July 33°C / 20°C 35°C / 21°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 13.2h Excellent 51% Moderate Good View Details
August 33°C / 21°C 35°C / 22°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 12.8h Excellent 55% Moderate Good View Details
September best 31°C / 19°C 32°C / 20°C 1days (3 mm) Excellent 11.5h Excellent 57% Moderate Excellent View Details
October best 27°C / 16°C 27°C / 16°C 1days (5 mm) Excellent 10.7h Excellent 57% Moderate Excellent View Details
November 21°C / 12°C 20°C / 11°C 8days (46 mm) Wet 9.6h Good 64% Muggy Good View Details
December 16°C / 8°C 14°C / 6°C 8days (53 mm) Wet 8.6h Good 69% Muggy Fair View Details

Best Time to Visit Israel (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Israel are April, May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Jerusalem, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Israel is August, with average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Israel is January, with average overnight lows of 6°C (43°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Israel is January, averaging 79mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Israel runs through January, February, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Jerusalem.
Israel receives approximately 134 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Jerusalem.
The least favorable months to visit Israel are January, February, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, June, September, October instead.
Average humidity in Israel is 60%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Israel rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 1 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Israel are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 37 km/h / 23 mph).
Israel averages 16 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 25%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Israel is 10°C (50°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Israel has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Israel ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 24°C (75°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Israel. It earns a climate score of 9.6/10 with Excellent.
For June in Israel, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 30°C (87°F) and 0 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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