Lifestyle
Israel — Living: Climate
Israel averages 20.0°C over the year and about 266 mm of precipitation (national averages for 1991-2020, World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, CRU TS 4.07 data), with August the warmest month and January the coolest.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CRU TS 4.07 climate normals, 1991-2020)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Average annual temperature: 20.0°C (national average, 1991-2020)
- Warmest month: August, 26.8°C on average
- Coolest month: January, 12.5°C on average
- Average annual precipitation: 266 mm (1991-2020)
- Wettest month: January, 71 mm on average
- Driest month: August, 0 mm on average
Steps
- Understanding Regional Climate Patterns — Learning about the different climate zones in Israel can help you prepare for and adapt to the local weather conditions.
Costs
- Living in Israel: 1895 per month
Monthly averages, 1991-2020 (national)
January: 12.5°C, 71 mm February: 13.2°C, 53 mm March: 15.7°C, 28 mm April: 18.9°C, 11 mm May: 22.0°C, 3 mm June: 24.5°C, 0 mm July: 26.5°C, 0 mm August: 26.8°C, 0 mm September: 25.1°C, 0 mm October: 22.4°C, 10 mm November: 17.9°C, 32 mm December: 14.1°C, 57 mm
What these figures do not cover
These are country-wide averages. Climate varies a lot between regions, coasts, mountains and cities, and individual years differ from the long-term average. Heat waves, humidity, air quality and seasonal hazards are not covered here.