Rishon LeZion Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Rishon LeZion is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 18°C (64°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in August to 11°C (52°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rishon LeZion maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 388 mm (15 in). Rishon LeZion can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 91 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 2.2 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Rishon LeZion Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Rishon LeZion can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 18°C (64°F) in February to 29°C (84°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Rishon LeZion.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 75%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 5 m/s (10 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in September, October and November and highest during January, February and March. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)