Weather in Israel in May
May in Israel is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
A country pin in May is a warning: one region of Israel will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with August and January, May sits in the middle of Israel's year.
- Average temp
- 23°C
16–31°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Israel in May. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Israel in May. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Israel
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Israel
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Israel
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Israel
Climate averages for Israel, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Israel is between April and July, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 28°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 57 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
