Climate and weather in Israel

The climate in Israel is influenced by the waters of the adjacent seas, the mountain ranges of Galilee, Carmel and the Golan Heights, and the proximity to deserts. The state is annually visited by many religious pilgrims, travelers, as well as tourists who come to resorts and health resorts. A quick overview of Israel's seasonal weather patterns will help you determine the right time to travel.

Warm winter

Depending on your preferences, the holiday season in Israel can begin at any time of the year. In December, the hours of beach holidays come to an end, the time of rains begins, most of which fall in the winter. In this season, storms and winds roam the Mediterranean coast. But such weather is a rare occurrence in the resorts of the Red Sea, accessible to holidaymakers all year round.

Temperature sensations can vary greatly due to the varying humidity across regions. The average air temperature in winter can range from + 16 ° C in Eilat to + 8 ° C in Jerusalem.

The center and north of the country are characterized by warm winters with above-zero temperatures, rare precipitation and frost. And the mountain peaks, including Mount Hermon, are covered with snow. It is extremely comfortable here for fans of snowboarding, downhill skiing and slalom.

Ski resorts work from December to the end of March, and February is considered the best month for skiers.

You can see how many degrees are in Israel in January and other winter months in the table.

Spring is a tourist boom

From March, the weather allows you to return to the beaches and plunge into the world of adventure. The coast of the Red Sea is characterized by + 18 ° С at night and + 26 ° С during the day, and on the Mediterranean: + 20 ° С. From the beginning of spring to September is the most favorable period in terms of climate for visiting Israel.

If the trip is intended for the purpose of recovery, then you should pay attention to the Petah Tikva clinics, in particular, the medical centers named after Yitzhak Rabin and "Schneider" - the largest pediatric clinic in the country.

With the arrival of April, the waters of the Dead Sea warm up to + 24 ° С, and the air temperature reaches + 28 ° С. At this time, the swimming season in Eilat is in full swing, temperature indicators rise to + 31 ° C during the day and + 19 ° C at night.

In May, the air masses in the northern part of the country warm up. It's time to visit Haifa, located on the slopes of the Carmeli in the northern Mediterranean region, and Ashkelon with the Leumi National Park, many architectural monuments from different eras and sea activities.

What is the climate in Israel in spring, the temperature indicators in popular cities of the country will tell.

Sultry summer

Those who cannot stand the heat should not visit Israel in the summer. It is very dry and hot here. The air warms up to + 40 ° С, even the water temperature can exceed + 25 ° С. In addition, the desert sultry wind, called khamsin, overcomes.

Summer is not the only hamsin season in Israel. This natural phenomenon is observed all year round. But in the summer months it is much more difficult to endure, since the sand fog constantly hangs in the air and penetrates into the dwellings even through closed windows.

If you do decide to travel, then it will feel more comfortable to stay on the Kinneret Lake and the Mediterranean Sea. In the center of the country is the city of Bat Yam, famous for its beach resorts and hotels with excellent conditions for families. It is also a pleasure to visit the resorts of Herzliya and Nahariya, where a paradise for water sports lovers has been created.

The table shows the summer climate in Israel by months.

Sunny autumn

The beginning of autumn will bring wonderful days with beach activities, given that there is rarely rainfall in September. Due to the prolonged summer heat, the water in the seas remains warm, as in August. Even in the first half of October, summer continues: the average air temperature in Israel reaches + 26 ° C.

At this time, in the southern regions it is hottest. It is here in the mountains on the pass that the city of Arad is located, where the famous Israeli health resort for people with upper respiratory tract diseases is located. Autumn is the best months to visit.

You can spend a great vacation on the beaches of Netanya and walking around Rishnon-pe-Zion.

The weather in the cities of Israel in autumn is represented by the following temperature indicators:

But from the second half of October, the number of cloudy days increases, rains become more frequent, and the trend continues to November. In the daytime, the temperature fluctuates between + (21-24) ° С, dropping at night to + 17 ° С. Due to the high humidity, it is necessary to warm up a little, but the weather is comfortable for travelers.

Briefly about precipitation

It rains in Israel in late autumn - early spring. The maximum precipitation occurs in the western and northern regions.

Cyclones usually bring rainy weather. One of them comes in from the side of the Red Sea, pouring out the bulk of precipitation in the central and southern parts of the country. Another cyclone, the so-called Cypriot cyclone, carries heavy rains to the north of Israel.

There is practically no snow. The exception is the highlands of the mountains, where snow falls several times a year. It is extremely rare for such a phenomenon to be observed in Jerusalem.

How the seas get warm

In Israel, you can relax on four coasts. The water in the Mediterranean Sea will reach +21 ° С by mid-May, while this water temperature in the Red Sea corresponds to the indicators of December. But, despite the sultry summer weather, the Red Sea resort of Eilat is still the most popular, which also attracts diving lovers this month.

Thanks to the influence of the sea breezes, the summer season in the Mediterranean is much softer and more pleasant. In addition, the climatic conditions are favorable for fans of surfing: the height of the waves in the Mediterranean Sea (in summer - 1.5 m) allows you to enjoy this sport.

For the duration of the entire resort period, it is recommended to visit the Kinneret Lake - the Sea of ​​Galilee.

They come to the Dead Sea for recreation for recreational purposes. If in autumn and spring, procedures are taken directly in sea water, then in summer and winter (due to uncomfortable temperatures) - in salons located on the coast.

The average summer water temperature in Tel Aviv, the largest leisure center, is + 27 ° C.

On the features of climatic zones

If you ask yourself how many climatic zones there are in Israel, you can count 7 of the existing 13. At the same time, the equilibrium of the climate is explained by the small area of ​​the country. The weather conditions in Israel are influenced by the sea in the west, deserts in the south and the peculiar terrain.

The territory is relatively divided into 4 regions: the southern and northern regions, the Jerusalem Hills and the coastal zone. Winters are generally warm and differ only in the amount of precipitation.

In part, the country is located in the subtropics, erasing the severity of autumn and spring. Summer is sunny in the cities of Netanya, Haifa, Tel Aviv. In Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the weather has continental characteristics and high humidity.

In the southern zone, closer to the Red Sea, summers are hot.

The east of the country - the Jordan Valley - has semi-desert climates with scorching heat in summer.

As a result

Israel, where antiquity coexists well with modernity, and the desert - with the sea, attracts the interest of tourists, whose number is constantly growing.And 2021 will be able to give the guests of the country a lot of impressions.

In order to leave only wonderful moments in your trip, we advise you to take an interest in long-term weather forecasts in advance and to build your trip taking into account the peculiarities of the climate of the regions you plan to visit.