SeasonMapIsrael in March
March is Israel's 9th-best month (rank 9 of 12): its 4 destinations average 84/100, led by Eilat at 92 — 21°C and 2 rainy days — while Jerusalem is cooler at 15°C and scores 80.
#9 of 12 months for Israel · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Israel in March
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eilat | Beach | 21°C | 11 mm · 2 days | 92 tier S | — |
| 2 | Haifa | City | 18°C | 74 mm · 10 days | 84 tier A | — |
| 3 | Jerusalem | City | 15°C | 63 mm · 9 days | 80 tier A | — |
| 4 | Tel Aviv | Beach | 17°C | 55 mm · 8 days | 78 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means March is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Israel in March
- Ramadan in the Old City · Jerusalem · 18 Feb – 19 Mar
- Jerusalem Marathon · Jerusalem · 15 Mar – 20 Apr (usually)
- Holy Week and Easter · Jerusalem · 29 Mar – 12 Apr
- Tel Aviv Marathon · Tel Aviv · 15 Feb – 10 Mar (usually)
- Purim · Tel Aviv · 20 Feb – 25 Mar (usually)
- Spring raptor migration · Eilat · 1 Mar – 10 May (usually)
- Passover · Eilat and 1 more place · 25 Mar – 30 Apr (usually)
- Spring on the Carmel · Haifa · 15 Feb – 15 Apr (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 2 of Israel's 2 well-known places this month.