Best time to visit Israel
The best time to visit Israel is April to June, when its 4 destinations average 93/100 for climate comfort — January is the weakest month, at 75/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 4 Israel destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Israel climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75 | 16.5°C | 85 mm | Eilat 81 |
| February | 79 | 17.1°C | 65 mm | Eilat 83 |
| March | 83 | 19.3°C | 51 mm | Eilat 87 |
| April | 92 | 24.4°C | 17 mm | Eilat 95 |
| May | 93 | 29.1°C | 3 mm | Jerusalem 94 |
| June | 91 | 30.8°C | 1 mm | Tel Aviv 95 |
| July | 86 | 33.2°C | 0 mm | Tel Aviv 92 |
| August | 84 | 33.6°C | 1 mm | Eilat 89 |
| September | 87 | 32.2°C | 1 mm | Tel Aviv 92 |
| October | 90 | 29°C | 8 mm | Eilat 94 |
| November | 87 | 24°C | 42 mm | Eilat 91 |
| December | 79 | 19.3°C | 66 mm | Eilat 83 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Israel destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 4 destinations in Israel
Israel — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Israel?
- April to June. Across Israel's 4 destinations, May averages 93/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 29.1°C and 3 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Israel?
- January, averaging 75/100 — mean highs of 16.5°C and 85 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Israel?
- August, with mean daily highs of 33.6°C averaged across 4 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Israel?
- January, averaging 85 mm of rain.