Israel weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Israel in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Israel in May?
May in Israel generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Liman at 25°C to very warm in H̱aẕeva at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in H̱aẕeva and 18°C in Liman.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Eilat with an average of 0.8 mm to low rainfall in Neve Ativ with 25 mm. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv enjoys approximately 329 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Israel, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Israel's yearly weather, check out our Israel climate page.
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Average weather in Tel Aviv
In May Tel Aviv generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Jerusalem
In May Jerusalem generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Eilat
In May Eilat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Haifa
In May Haifa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bat Yam
In May Bat Yam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Israel?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Israel with overall perfect weather in Tel Aviv.
On average, the best time to visit Israel is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Tel Aviv.
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