Weather conditions in israel

Israel braces for rainy Election Day, but can bad weather affect voter turnout?

Showers are expected on Election Day, but turnout figures going back to 1949 show that the weather has never decided who shows up at the ballot box.

People walk in the rain in Jerusalem, August 15, 2026.
Lightning illuminates the sky over the Upper Galilee, during a rain storm on April 27, 2026.

Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, strong winds

Heavy flooding inundates a road in the village of Abu Gosh, outside Jerusalem, as vehicles and heavy machinery make their way through floodwaters following winter rains.

One Israeli killed, another missing as winter storm sweeps Israel

Police on the scene of a kitesurfing incident in Bat Yam.

Fatal kitesurfing accident at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach: One dead, two injured due to extreme winds


Spring showers: Storms continue for second day amid fear of floods down south

Find out what the weather forecast looks like in Israel over the coming days.

A woman walks in a flooded street during heavy rain in downtown Jerusalem, on March 14, 2023.

Israeli heatwaves are going to keep getting worse - study

Global warming is going to keep causing extreme weather phenomena, leading to heatwave mortality to increase tenfold.

 During heatwaves, people find any way to cool themselves down.

Winter Storm Barbara expected to wreak havoc across Israel

The storm that will reach Israel on Monday morning caused extensive preparations by the country's rescue services and municipalities.

 Rescue, medical teams and police at the scene where scaffolding collapsed after strong winds, in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, February 6, 2023.

Israeli winter: Ahead of expected thunderstorms, MDA is helping you stay safe

MDA CEO Eli Ben said: "The [MDA] teams are prepared to provide medical treatment to any [person in need] even in complex weather conditions."

 A man drives his car at the Refaim Stream, in the Jerusalem Mountains, on February 26, 2022.

Why has Israel's winter been more like spring?

The Meteorology Service says that this winter has been Israel’s driest winter in 60 years, and the temperatures have stayed mild throughout. 

Winter in Israel.

Man saved by insulated suit after struck by lightning while fishing on beach

A man is lucky to be alive after he was struck by lightning while fishing with his friend

 A general view of Haifa Port on July 24.

Weather in Israel: Possible thunderstorms, northern floods, Hermon snow

Winter weather will hit Israel over the weekend, with rains in the North and center as well as possible thunderstorms, flooding in the North and snow in the Hermon.

A woman walks in front of the Western Wall in Jerusalem

Israel's still warm - even though it's winter: Weather forecast

Temperatures expected to be higher than usual on Sunday, Monday • Tuesday's going to cool down

 PEOPLE WAIT at the light rail stop on Jaffa Road in downtown Jerusalem.

Chance of light rain, thunderstorms in Israel's North - IMS

Overall, temperatures are expected to drop throughout the day to be slightly below the seasonal norm, with temperatures in Jerusalem set to range between 15 and 21 degrees Celcius on average.

Winter in Israel.

Dust storm coats Jerusalem in sand for the second time in a month

Wind coming from an easterly direction has brought a dust storm from Jordan into Israel, causing the Health ministry to issue a warning for increased air pollution.

A dust storm has covered Jerusalem in orange clouds and a thin layer of sand for the second time in a month