Weather by month for central Israel, the best months to go and how Israel's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 18°C to 26°C · 2–7 rain days
Feb, May, Jun, Sep, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 14°C to 31°C · 0–8 rain days
Jan, Jul, Aug
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 13°C to 33°C · 0–9 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 6°C | 9 days (45 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 5.6/10 |
| February | 14°C / 6°C | 8 days (42 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| Best month: March | 18°C / 8°C | 7 days (34 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 8.6/10 |
| Best month: April | 24°C / 12°C | 4 days (17 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 9.2/10 |
| May | 28°C / 16°C | 2 days (8 mm) | 12.6 h/day | 8.4/10 |
| June | 31°C / 18°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 13.2 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| July | 33°C / 20°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 13.3 h/day | 5.1/10 |
| August | 33°C / 20°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 12.7 h/day | 5.1/10 |
| September | 31°C / 19°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| Best month: October | 26°C / 16°C | 2 days (12 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 9.4/10 |
| Best month: November | 20°C / 12°C | 5 days (24 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 9.0/10 |
| December | 15°C / 8°C | 6 days (25 mm) | 8.5 h/day | 7.3/10 |
Figures for central Israel; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
13°C / 6°C · 9 rain days · 8.8 h sun
Days reach a high of 12.6°C with 8.5 rain days and 45mm of rain, the wettest month of the year. Sun hours sit at 8.8, the lowest of the year. The score of 5.6 gives an ok verdict: pack a jacket and expect frequent showers.
14°C / 6°C · 8 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Highs climb slightly to 14.3°C, but rain is still common with 8.1 rain days and 42mm. Sun hours rise a touch to 9.2. The score of 6.5 marks it good, an improvement on January though still a wet month.
18°C / 8°C · 7 rain days · 10.4 h sun
Weather turns milder, with highs of 17.9°C and rain days dropping to 6.6, bringing 34mm. Sun hours jump to 10.4. The score of 8.6 makes this a best-rated month, as the rain eases and days get warmer.
24°C / 12°C · 4 rain days · 11.8 h sun
Highs reach 23.6°C and rain becomes rare, just 3.9 rain days and 17mm. Sun hours climb to 11.8. With a score of 9.2, this is the top-rated month, combining warmth, sun and low rainfall.
28°C / 16°C · 2 rain days · 12.6 h sun
Temperatures push higher, with a high of 28.2°C and only 2.3 rain days giving 8mm. Sun hours reach 12.6. The score of 8.4 keeps it in the best category, though heat is now building toward summer levels.
31°C / 18°C · 1 rain days · 13.2 h sun
Highs hit 30.9°C and rain almost disappears, with just 0.5 rain days and 2mm. Sun hours peak at 13.2. The score of 7.5 is still best, but the heat is now strong and worth planning around.
33°C / 20°C · 0 rain days · 13.3 h sun
This is peak heat, with highs of 32.9°C and zero rain days or rainfall. Sun hours stay high at 13.3. The score drops to 5.1, an ok verdict, because the dry heat can be tough for some travellers.
33°C / 20°C · 0 rain days · 12.7 h sun
Highs stay at 32.9°C with no rain at all, matching July. Sun hours ease slightly to 12.7. The score remains 5.1, ok, reflecting the same intense, dry heat that defines midsummer.
31°C / 19°C · 0 rain days · 11.5 h sun
Highs ease to 31°C and rain stays minimal, 0.4 rain days and 1mm. Sun hours drop to 11.5. The score rises to 7.4, good, as the heat begins to soften from the summer peak.
26°C / 16°C · 2 rain days · 10.6 h sun
Highs fall to 26.4°C with rain returning lightly, 2.1 rain days and 12mm. Sun hours are 10.6. The score of 9.4 is the highest of the year, best, thanks to warm but no longer extreme temperatures.
20°C / 12°C · 5 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Highs drop to 20.1°C and rain picks up again, with 4.8 rain days and 24mm. Sun hours fall to 9.5. The score of 9 keeps this a best month, with mild days and manageable rainfall.
15°C / 8°C · 6 rain days · 8.5 h sun
Highs settle at 15.1°C, with 6.1 rain days and 25mm of rain. Sun hours are 8.5, among the lowest of the year. The score of 7.3 gives a good verdict, as cooler, wetter weather sets in before the new year.
By trip type
City sightseeing
October, April, November and March work well for city trips. Highs sit between 17.9°C and 26.4°C, cool enough to walk around all day without the heavy heat of summer, and with only 2 to 7 rain days a month.
Hiking & nature
For hiking, go in April, November, December or March. Daytime highs range from 15.1°C to 23.6°C, mild enough for long trails, though March and December still bring 6 to 7 rain days a month, so pack for showers.
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FAQ
August scores only 5.1 out of 10, rated 'ok'. Daytime highs hit 32.9°C with 0 rain days, so it's hot and dry with no rain to cool things down. Sun hours stay high at 12.7, which means strong sun exposure most of the day. It suits beach and pool time more than long walking tours.
Yes, October is the top-rated month, scoring 9.4 out of 10. Highs cool to 26.4°C from September's 31°C, with just 2.1 rain days and 12mm of rain. Sun hours are 10.6, giving plenty of daylight without August's intense heat. It's a comfortable mix of warm days and manageable rainfall.
January is rated 'ok' with a score of 5.6 out of 10. It's the coolest and wettest month, with a high of 12.6°C, a low of 5.7°C, and 45mm of rain across 8.5 days. Sun hours drop to 8.8, the lowest of the year. Expect cooler, greyer days compared to spring or autumn.
Yes, April rates 9.2 out of 10, among the best months. Highs reach 23.6°C and lows 12.1°C, with rain dropping sharply to just 3.9 days and 17mm. Sun hours climb to 11.8, giving long bright days without summer's extreme heat. It sits right before the dry, hot stretch that starts in June.
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