SeasonMapIsrael in May
May is one of Israel's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 4 destinations average 92/100, led by Eilat at 94 — 35°C and 0 rainy days — while Haifa is cooler at 28°C and scores 90.
#2 of 12 months for Israel · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Israel in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eilat | Beach | 35°C | 1 mm · 0 days | 94 tier S | — |
| 2 | Tel Aviv | Beach | 29°C | 5 mm · 2 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Jerusalem | City | 28°C | 9 mm · 2 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Haifa | City | 28°C | 8 mm · 3 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
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 May 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 May
- Shavuot · Jerusalem · 15 May – 15 Jun (usually)
- Spring raptor migration · Eilat · 1 Mar – 10 May (usually)