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Israel's national averages run from 17 °C in January to 34 °C in July, with rainfall between 1 mm in July and 51 mm in January and 6.0–10.0 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are April, May and October. Its 6 regions span 25–27 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Area
- 22,032 km²
Best months to visit
When Israel shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.9 | 8.2 | 4.6 | 21.8 |
| February | 18.0 | 8.7 | 5.0 | 24.3 |
| March | 21.3 | 10.9 | 7.4 | 29.3 |
| April | 26.0 | 14.0 | 10.0 | 33.3 |
| May | 29.8 | 17.5 | 13.8 | 37.3 |
| June | 32.3 | 20.5 | 17.8 | 36.2 |
| July | 34.2 | 22.8 | 21.2 | 37.1 |
| August | 34.2 | 23.3 | 21.6 | 37.0 |
| September | 32.5 | 21.7 | 19.5 | 35.7 |
| October | 29.1 | 18.6 | 15.5 | 32.9 |
| November | 24.3 | 14.4 | 10.6 | 29.6 |
| December | 19.2 | 10.4 | 7.1 | 23.9 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 51 |
| February | 42 |
| March | 33 |
| April | 15 |
| May | 7 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 1 |
| August | 1 |
| September | 2 |
| October | 9 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 42 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.4 |
| February | 6.9 |
| March | 7.7 |
| April | 9.0 |
| May | 9.7 |
| June | 10.0 |
| July | 9.8 |
| August | 9.4 |
| September | 8.6 |
| October | 7.7 |
| November | 6.8 |
| December | 6.0 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.8 | 5.5 | 18.9 |
| February | 9.2 | 5.4 | 16.8 |
| March | 9.9 | 5.6 | 17.4 |
| April | 9.6 | 6.3 | 14.6 |
| May | 10.0 | 7.0 | 14.2 |
| June | 9.6 | 7.2 | 12.3 |
| July | 9.6 | 7.5 | 11.7 |
| August | 9.5 | 7.4 | 11.8 |
| September | 9.2 | 7.1 | 11.4 |
| October | 8.2 | 6.0 | 11.0 |
| November | 8.1 | 5.4 | 13.8 |
| December | 9.1 | 5.5 | 16.8 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Israel
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Israel, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedMasada and the Dead Sea
Limited June–August · at its best March–May, October–November
Sources: deadsea.com, deadsea.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
6 regions
Israel, taken apart
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Israel
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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Level 2Exercise increased caution
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UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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Parts of Israel carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Israel, in order
- JanJanuary16.9°C · 51 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 51 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 51 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary18.0°C · 42 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 42 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 42 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch21.3°C · 33 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 33 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 33 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril26.0°C · 15 mm · 9.0 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 15 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 15 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay29.8°C · 7 mm · 9.7 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 7 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 7 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune32.3°C · 1 mm · 10.0 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly34.2°C · 1 mm · 9.8 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust34.2°C · 1 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember32.5°C · 2 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober29.1°C · 9 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 9 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 9 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember24.3°C · 21 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 21 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 21 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember19.2°C · 42 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 42 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 42 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
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