Weather in May in Israel
Planning a getaway to Israel this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
Temperatures
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.For a closer look at conditions across Israel, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Tel Aviv enjoys close to 329 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Israel climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Israel, check out our Israel's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Israel?
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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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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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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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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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Israel.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Israel.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Israel? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Israel.
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