Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Israel in May
In May, average daytime highs across the 18 cities listed in Israel range from 24.2°C in Haifa to 29.5°C in Bet Shemesh. Monthly rainfall ranges from 4.0 mm in Beersheba to 11 mm in Nazareth.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
May in Israel
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 26.9°C13.4°C | 13.4°C | 9.2 | 1.9 |
| Tel Aviv | 26.8°C17.2°C | 17.2°C | 5.3 | 1.2 |
| Haifa | 24.2°C17.2°C | 17.2°C | 8.0 | 1.7 |
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 26.4°C17.0°C | 17.0°C | 5.3 | 1.2 |
| Petaẖ Tiqva | 28.0°C17.0°C | 17.0°C | 6.4 | 1.4 |
| Netanya | 28.3°C16.8°C | 16.8°C | 5.9 | 1.1 |
| Ashdod | 25.8°C17.2°C | 17.2°C | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Beersheba | 29.2°C15.9°C | 15.9°C | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Reẖovot | 26.4°C16.9°C | 16.9°C | 5.3 | 1.2 |
| Ashkelon | 25.9°C17.0°C | 17.0°C | 6.3 | 1.5 |
| Bet Shemesh | 29.5°C17.2°C | 17.2°C | 5.2 | 1.3 |
| Kfar Saba | 27.9°C17.2°C | 17.2°C | 6.9 | 1.4 |
| Herzliya | 27.1°C17.1°C | 17.1°C | 5.9 | 1.1 |
| Hadera | 28.4°C16.9°C | 16.9°C | 6.4 | 1.5 |
| Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut | 28.3°C16.4°C | 16.4°C | 6.4 | 1.4 |
| Nazareth | 26.8°C15.2°C | 15.2°C | 11 | 2.2 |
| Lod | 28.2°C17.0°C | 17.0°C | 6.4 | 1.4 |
| Rosh Ha‘Ayin | 29.2°C17.7°C | 17.7°C | 6.4 | 1.4 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.