Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Israel in May
Weather score83Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
5mm
Sun
11h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
83
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 22°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Israel with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May5mm average rain
May is one of Israel's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May is brighter than Israel's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May22°C average sea
May is below Israel's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May83 weather score
May scores above Israel's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
