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Weather in May in The Galilee region

Considering a trip to the Galilee region this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in the Galilee region in May?

The Galilee region is a region in Israel. May in the Galilee region generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 17°C in Tiberias. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Galilee region in May, check out the map below. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To explore the conditions in the Galilee region in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Nazareth with an average of 12 mm to low rainfall in Safed (Tzfat) with 20 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Tiberias enjoys approximately 363 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Galilee region climate page.

Where to go in the Galilee region in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Galilee region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Israel, check out our Galilee region's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in the Galilee region?

Tiberias

In May Tiberias generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Tiberias
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
26°C 
13°C 
300 hours 
32 mm 
4 days 
31°C 
17°C 
363 hours 
12 mm 
a single day 
June   >> June
>>  
34°C 
20°C 
372 hours 
5 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Tiberias

Safed (Tzfat)

In May Safed (Tzfat) generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Safed (Tzfat)
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
25°C 
12°C 
300 hours 
53 mm 
5 days 
29°C 
15°C 
363 hours 
20 mm 
2 days 
June   >> June
>>  
32°C 
19°C 
372 hours 
6.1 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Safed (Tzfat)

Nazareth

In May Nazareth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nazareth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
26°C 
13°C 
300 hours 
32 mm 
4 days 
30°C 
17°C 
363 hours 
12 mm 
a single day 
June   >> June
>>  
33°C 
20°C 
372 hours 
4.5 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Nazareth

Migdal

In May Migdal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Migdal
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
26°C 
13°C 
300 hours 
39 mm 
4 days 
30°C 
17°C 
363 hours 
15 mm 
a single day 
June   >> June
>>  
33°C 
20°C 
372 hours 
5.5 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Migdal

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Galilee region, in Israel.

Is May the best time to visit the Galilee region?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Galilee region. Typically, the climate in Tiberias is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Tiberias. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Galilee region.

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