Climate and Weather of Israel
Even though Israel is not a huge country the temperatures and the amount of precipitation can vary considerably per region. The country has to deal with three different climate types. Along the coast there is a typical pleasant Mediterranean climate, most of the northern part has a steppe climate and the south experiences a desert climate.Israel in general has long, hot and dry summers. In most places, an average amount of sunshine of 13 hours per day is observed. From May through September, rain (and snow) is virtually non-existent.
Most of the country experiences short, cool, warm and wet winters. Heavy rainstorms usually begin in November and end in March. Snow is possible in winter but only inland on high ground. For Eilat on the Red Sea, the maximum temperature in winter is almost always around a comfortable 18°C to 24°C and it generally stays well above freezing at night as well. On the Mediterranean coast it is a bit cooler in winter, but frost can occur for a few days a year.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in Israel?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.