Israel temperatures in May

Israel in May has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from high in Liman with 28°C (82°F) to very high temperatures in Midreshet Ben Gurion with 32°C (89°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Midreshet Ben Gurion and 15°C (58°F) in Liman.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Israel in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Israel on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • What is the warmest city in May in Israel?
  • Midreshet Ben Gurion tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 17°C (63°F).

  • What is the coldest city in May in Israel?
  • The coldest city in May in Israel is Liman when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 28°C (82°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 15°C (58°F).

  • How much sun does Israel get in May?
  • May is generally a sunny month with an average of 329 hours of sunshine in Tel Aviv during the whole month.

  • How warm is the water in May?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 25°C (77°F) in Eilat this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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