Weather in the Holy Land varies considerably, with humid summers and mild winters on the coast; dry summers and moderately cold winters in the hill regions; hot dry summers and pleasant winters in the Jordan Valley; and year-round semi-desert conditions in the Negev.
Temperatures can vary widely so just pack for the “right” weather and you’ll be fine. Seasons overlap of course, but general guidelines are:
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SUMMER (Jun, Jul, Aug, early Sep): The Holy Land has long, warm, dry summers. Temperatures are in the high 80’s,90’s. Tel Aviv, and Tiberius will be hot and humid (like New York or Miami). Jerusalem is dryer and cooler, particularly at night. Masada and Eilat are extremely hot (110+!) but dry. There won’t be a drop of rain. |
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SPRING & AUTUMN (late Mar, Apr, May, late Sep, Oct, Nov): Daytime temperatures will be very pleasant : 60-70-ish in most of the country (still hot though at the Red and Dead Seas). Jerusalem will be in the 40’s or 50’s in the evening. There’ll be some rain- but nothing torrential. |
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WINTER (Dec, Jan, Feb, early Mar): Winter weather can fluctuate. Some winters are mild and sunny, some severe and overcast. Rainfall is relatively heavy in the north and center of the country, In January and February there’s often heavy rain and, even snow sometimes. It’ll probably be in the 50’s, 60’s most places, but in forties in Jerusalem and the Galilee Hills, and very cold at night. |