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Green spring hillsides and wildflowers in Galilee, Israel

Israel Weather & Packing Guide

Pick a month and region — get the weather and a ready-made packing list in seconds.

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Israel packs several distinct climates into a small country. Temperature and packing advice varies significantly by region — choose yours below. For the full season-by-season analysis, read the best time to visit guide.

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At a glance: Israel by season

Month Coast Jerusalem Dead Sea / Eilat Galilee
Jan 10–17°C mild, rainy 5–12°C cold, possible snow 15–22°C warm, pleasant 6–13°C cool, rainy
Feb 11–18°C mild, rainy 6–14°C cold, rainy 16–23°C warm 7–14°C cool, rainy
Mar 13–21°C spring 8–17°C spring, occasional rain 18–27°C warm 10–18°C spring
Apr 16–24°C warm ★ 11–22°C warm ★ 22–33°C hot 14–23°C warm ★
May 20–27°C warm 15–25°C warm 27–37°C very hot 18–27°C warm
Jun 22–29°C hot & humid 18–27°C hot 30–40°C extreme 21–31°C hot
Jul 25–32°C peak summer 22–30°C hot 33–43°C extreme 24–34°C hot
Aug 26–32°C peak summer 22–30°C hot 33–43°C extreme 24–34°C hot
Sep 24–31°C warm 20–28°C warm 30–40°C very hot 22–32°C warm
Oct 20–27°C warm ★ 16–25°C warm ★ 24–33°C hot 17–25°C warm ★
Nov 15–22°C mild 10–19°C cool, rainy 18–26°C warm 12–19°C cool
Dec 11–18°C cool, rainy 6–13°C cold, rainy 15–22°C warm 7–14°C cold, rainy

★ = ideal shoulder season. All temperatures approximate (°C).

Always in your Israel bag

Whatever month you travel, these items should always come with you — regardless of region or season.

Modesty cover-up

A lightweight scarf or wrap and long trousers for religious sites — Western Wall, churches, mosques.

Comfortable walking shoes

Jerusalem's Old City, Masada and national parks are hard on feet. Closed-toe, cushioned soles.

Reusable water bottle

Tap water is safe to drink across Israel. A 1 L bottle saves money and plastic.

Adapter & power bank

Israel uses Type H (or C/M) plugs at 230 V. A power bank keeps your nav app alive on long days.

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)

UV index is high year-round — even in winter you can burn. Reapply every 2 hours outdoors.

Cash (₪ shekels)

Cards accepted almost everywhere, but markets, small falafel stands and some holy-site donations need cash.

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